Add 2/84 and 40/90
2/84 + 40/90 is 59/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
2/84 = 2 × 15/84 × 15 = 30/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
40/90 = 40 × 14/90 × 14 = 560/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
30/1260 + 560/1260 = 30 + 560/1260 = 590/1260 - 590/1260 simplified gives 59/126
- So, 2/84 + 40/90 = 59/126
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