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Add 7/40 and 36/21

1st number: 7/40, 2nd number: 1 15/21

7/40 + 36/21 is 529/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    7/40 = 7 × 21/40 × 21 = 147/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
    36/21 = 36 × 40/21 × 40 = 1440/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/840 + 1440/840 = 147 + 1440/840 = 1587/840
  5. 1587/840 simplified gives 529/280
  6. So, 7/40 + 36/21 = 529/280
    In mixed form: 1249/280

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