Add 2/6 and 84/40, Solve 2/6 + 2 4/40 as a fraction

Add 2/6 and 84/40

1^st number: 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 4/40

2/6 + 84/40 is 73/30.

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,
2/6 = 2 × 20/6 × 20 = 40/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
84/40 = 84 × 3/40 × 3 = 252/120
Add the two like fractions:
40/120 + 252/120 = 40 + 252/120 = 292/120
292/120 simplified gives 73/30
So, 2/6 + 84/40 = 73/30
In mixed form: 213/30

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