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Add 2/84 and 40/35

1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 1 5/35

2/84 + 40/35 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    40/35 = 40 × 12/35 × 12 = 480/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/420 + 480/420 = 10 + 480/420 = 490/420
  5. 490/420 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 2/84 + 40/35 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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