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Add 32/40 and 14/84

32/40 + 14/84 is 29/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 84 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    32/40 = 32 × 21/40 × 21 = 672/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
    14/84 = 14 × 10/84 × 10 = 140/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/840 + 140/840 = 672 + 140/840 = 812/840
  5. 812/840 simplified gives 29/30
  6. So, 32/40 + 14/84 = 29/30

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