Add 8/21 and 40/60
8/21 + 40/60 is 22/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
8/21 = 8 × 20/21 × 20 = 160/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
40/60 = 40 × 7/60 × 7 = 280/420 - Add the two like fractions:
160/420 + 280/420 = 160 + 280/420 = 440/420 - 440/420 simplified gives 22/21
- So, 8/21 + 40/60 = 22/21
In mixed form: 11/21
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