Add 40/84 and 90/36, Solve 40/84 + 2 18/36 as a fraction

Add 40/84 and 90/36

1^st number: 40/84, 2^nd number: 2 18/36

40/84 + 90/36 is 125/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
40/84 = 40 × 3/84 × 3 = 120/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
90/36 = 90 × 7/36 × 7 = 630/252
Add the two like fractions:
120/252 + 630/252 = 120 + 630/252 = 750/252
750/252 simplified gives 125/42
So, 40/84 + 90/36 = 125/42
In mixed form: 241/42

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