Add 30/5 and 40/84, Solve 6 0/5 + 40/84 as a fraction

Add 30/5 and 40/84

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 40/84

30/5 + 40/84 is 136/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
30/5 = 30 × 84/5 × 84 = 2520/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
40/84 = 40 × 5/84 × 5 = 200/420
Add the two like fractions:
2520/420 + 200/420 = 2520 + 200/420 = 2720/420
2720/420 simplified gives 136/21
So, 30/5 + 40/84 = 136/21
In mixed form: 610/21

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