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Add 54/21 and 6/40

1st number: 2 12/21, 2nd number: 6/40

54/21 + 6/40 is 381/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 40 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
    54/21 = 54 × 40/21 × 40 = 2160/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    6/40 = 6 × 21/40 × 21 = 126/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/840 + 126/840 = 2160 + 126/840 = 2286/840
  5. 2286/840 simplified gives 381/140
  6. So, 54/21 + 6/40 = 381/140
    In mixed form: 2101/140

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