Add 9/21 and 12/40
9/21 + 12/40 is 51/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
9/21 = 9 × 40/21 × 40 = 360/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
12/40 = 12 × 21/40 × 21 = 252/840 - Add the two like fractions:
360/840 + 252/840 = 360 + 252/840 = 612/840 - 612/840 simplified gives 51/70
- So, 9/21 + 12/40 = 51/70
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