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Add 35/84 and 3/40

35/84 + 3/40 is 59/120.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
    35/84 = 35 × 10/84 × 10 = 350/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    3/40 = 3 × 21/40 × 21 = 63/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/840 + 63/840 = 350 + 63/840 = 413/840
  5. 413/840 simplified gives 59/120
  6. So, 35/84 + 3/40 = 59/120

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