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Add 8/40 and 18/21

8/40 + 18/21 is 37/35.

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,
    8/40 = 8 × 21/40 × 21 = 168/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
    18/21 = 18 × 40/21 × 40 = 720/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/840 + 720/840 = 168 + 720/840 = 888/840
  5. 888/840 simplified gives 37/35
  6. So, 8/40 + 18/21 = 37/35
    In mixed form: 12/35

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