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Add 84/21 and 40/49

1st number: 4 0/21, 2nd number: 40/49

84/21 + 40/49 is 236/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 49 is 147

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
    84/21 = 84 × 7/21 × 7 = 588/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    40/49 = 40 × 3/49 × 3 = 120/147
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/147 + 120/147 = 588 + 120/147 = 708/147
  5. 708/147 simplified gives 236/49
  6. So, 84/21 + 40/49 = 236/49
    In mixed form: 440/49

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