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Add 84/30 and 6/40

1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 6/40

84/30 + 6/40 is 59/20.

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,
    6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/120 + 18/120 = 336 + 18/120 = 354/120
  5. 354/120 simplified gives 59/20
  6. So, 84/30 + 6/40 = 59/20
    In mixed form: 219/20

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