Add 14/6 and 84/40
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 2 4/40
14/6 + 84/40 is 133/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
14/6 = 14 × 20/6 × 20 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
84/40 = 84 × 3/40 × 3 = 252/120 - Add the two like fractions:
280/120 + 252/120 = 280 + 252/120 = 532/120 - 532/120 simplified gives 133/30
- So, 14/6 + 84/40 = 133/30
In mixed form: 413/30
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