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Add 40/9 and 10/84

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 10/84

40/9 + 10/84 is 575/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    40/9 = 40 × 28/9 × 28 = 1120/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    10/84 = 10 × 3/84 × 3 = 30/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/252 + 30/252 = 1120 + 30/252 = 1150/252
  5. 1150/252 simplified gives 575/126
  6. So, 40/9 + 10/84 = 575/126
    In mixed form: 471/126

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