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Add 84/28 and 5/40

1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 5/40

84/28 + 5/40 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
    84/28 = 84 × 10/28 × 10 = 840/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/280 + 35/280 = 840 + 35/280 = 875/280
  5. 875/280 simplified gives 25/8
  6. So, 84/28 + 5/40 = 25/8
    In mixed form: 31/8

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