Add 5/84 and 40/5, Solve 5/84 + 8 0/5 as a fraction

Add 5/84 and 40/5

1^st number: 5/84, 2^nd number: 8 0/5

5/84 + 40/5 is 677/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 5 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
5/84 = 5 × 5/84 × 5 = 25/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
40/5 = 40 × 84/5 × 84 = 3360/420
Add the two like fractions:
25/420 + 3360/420 = 25 + 3360/420 = 3385/420
3385/420 simplified gives 677/84
So, 5/84 + 40/5 = 677/84
In mixed form: 85/84

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