Add 6/40 and 3/21
6/40 + 3/21 is 41/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 21 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
6/40 = 6 × 21/40 × 21 = 126/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
3/21 = 3 × 40/21 × 40 = 120/840 - Add the two like fractions:
126/840 + 120/840 = 126 + 120/840 = 246/840 - 246/840 simplified gives 41/140
- So, 6/40 + 3/21 = 41/140
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