Add 40/7 and 21/36, Solve 5 5/7 + 21/36 as a fraction

Add 40/7 and 21/36

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 21/36

40/7 + 21/36 is 529/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
40/7 = 40 × 36/7 × 36 = 1440/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
21/36 = 21 × 7/36 × 7 = 147/252
Add the two like fractions:
1440/252 + 147/252 = 1440 + 147/252 = 1587/252
1587/252 simplified gives 529/84
So, 40/7 + 21/36 = 529/84
In mixed form: 625/84

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