Add 72/40 and 8/21
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 8/21
72/40 + 8/21 is 229/105.
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,
72/40 = 72 × 21/40 × 21 = 1512/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
8/21 = 8 × 40/21 × 40 = 320/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/840 + 320/840 = 1512 + 320/840 = 1832/840 - 1832/840 simplified gives 229/105
- So, 72/40 + 8/21 = 229/105
In mixed form: 219/105
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