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Add 5/40 and 21/18

1st number: 5/40, 2nd number: 1 3/18

5/40 + 21/18 is 31/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 18 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
    21/18 = 21 × 20/18 × 20 = 420/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/360 + 420/360 = 45 + 420/360 = 465/360
  5. 465/360 simplified gives 31/24
  6. So, 5/40 + 21/18 = 31/24
    In mixed form: 17/24

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