Add 7/40 and 2/84
7/40 + 2/84 is 167/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 84 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
7/40 = 7 × 21/40 × 21 = 147/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
2/84 = 2 × 10/84 × 10 = 20/840 - Add the two like fractions:
147/840 + 20/840 = 147 + 20/840 = 167/840 - So, 7/40 + 2/84 = 167/840
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