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Add 1/84 and 6/40

1/84 + 6/40 is 17/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 40 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
    1/84 = 1 × 10/84 × 10 = 10/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    6/40 = 6 × 21/40 × 21 = 126/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/840 + 126/840 = 10 + 126/840 = 136/840
  5. 136/840 simplified gives 17/105
  6. So, 1/84 + 6/40 = 17/105

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