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Add 18/84 and 20/40

18/84 + 20/40 is 5/7.

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,
    18/84 = 18 × 10/84 × 10 = 180/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    20/40 = 20 × 21/40 × 21 = 420/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/840 + 420/840 = 180 + 420/840 = 600/840
  5. 600/840 simplified gives 5/7
  6. So, 18/84 + 20/40 = 5/7

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