Add 40/9 and 10/21
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 10/21
40/9 + 10/21 is 310/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
40/9 = 40 × 7/9 × 7 = 280/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
10/21 = 10 × 3/21 × 3 = 30/63 - Add the two like fractions:
280/63 + 30/63 = 280 + 30/63 = 310/63 - So, 40/9 + 10/21 = 310/63
In mixed form: 458/63
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