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Add 40/24 and 9/84

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 9/84

40/24 + 9/84 is 149/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 84 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    9/84 = 9 × 2/84 × 2 = 18/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/168 + 18/168 = 280 + 18/168 = 298/168
  5. 298/168 simplified gives 149/84
  6. So, 40/24 + 9/84 = 149/84
    In mixed form: 165/84

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