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Add 9/35 and 40/21

1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 1 19/21

9/35 + 40/21 is 227/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 21 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    9/35 = 9 × 3/35 × 3 = 27/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    40/21 = 40 × 5/21 × 5 = 200/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/105 + 200/105 = 27 + 200/105 = 227/105
  5. So, 9/35 + 40/21 = 227/105
    In mixed form: 217/105

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