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Add 75/84 and 8/40

75/84 + 8/40 is 153/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 40 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
    75/84 = 75 × 10/84 × 10 = 750/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    8/40 = 8 × 21/40 × 21 = 168/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/840 + 168/840 = 750 + 168/840 = 918/840
  5. 918/840 simplified gives 153/140
  6. So, 75/84 + 8/40 = 153/140
    In mixed form: 113/140

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