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Add 2/9 and 40/84

2/9 + 40/84 is 44/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    2/9 = 2 × 28/9 × 28 = 56/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    40/84 = 40 × 3/84 × 3 = 120/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/252 + 120/252 = 56 + 120/252 = 176/252
  5. 176/252 simplified gives 44/63
  6. So, 2/9 + 40/84 = 44/63

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