Add 2/40 and 1/84
2/40 + 1/84 is 13/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 84 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
2/40 = 2 × 21/40 × 21 = 42/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
1/84 = 1 × 10/84 × 10 = 10/840 - Add the two like fractions:
42/840 + 10/840 = 42 + 10/840 = 52/840 - 52/840 simplified gives 13/210
- So, 2/40 + 1/84 = 13/210
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