Add 2/84 and 40/5
1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 8 0/5
2/84 + 40/5 is 337/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 5 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
40/5 = 40 × 84/5 × 84 = 3360/420 - Add the two like fractions:
10/420 + 3360/420 = 10 + 3360/420 = 3370/420 - 3370/420 simplified gives 337/42
- So, 2/84 + 40/5 = 337/42
In mixed form: 81/42
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