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Add 40/15 and 9/84

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 9/84

40/15 + 9/84 is 233/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    40/15 = 40 × 28/15 × 28 = 1120/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    9/84 = 9 × 5/84 × 5 = 45/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/420 + 45/420 = 1120 + 45/420 = 1165/420
  5. 1165/420 simplified gives 233/84
  6. So, 40/15 + 9/84 = 233/84
    In mixed form: 265/84

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