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Add 84/30 and 5/40

1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 5/40

84/30 + 5/40 is 117/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    84/30 = 84 × 4/30 × 4 = 336/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/120 + 15/120 = 336 + 15/120 = 351/120
  5. 351/120 simplified gives 117/40
  6. So, 84/30 + 5/40 = 117/40
    In mixed form: 237/40

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