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Add 40/48 and 35/84

40/48 + 35/84 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 84 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    40/48 = 40 × 7/48 × 7 = 280/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    35/84 = 35 × 4/84 × 4 = 140/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/336 + 140/336 = 280 + 140/336 = 420/336
  5. 420/336 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 40/48 + 35/84 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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