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Add 56/21 and 1/40

1st number: 2 14/21, 2nd number: 1/40

56/21 + 1/40 is 323/120.

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,
    56/21 = 56 × 40/21 × 40 = 2240/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    1/40 = 1 × 21/40 × 21 = 21/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/840 + 21/840 = 2240 + 21/840 = 2261/840
  5. 2261/840 simplified gives 323/120
  6. So, 56/21 + 1/40 = 323/120
    In mixed form: 283/120

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