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Add 84/40 and 16/30

1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 16/30

84/40 + 16/30 is 79/30.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    84/40 = 84 × 3/40 × 3 = 252/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/120 + 64/120 = 252 + 64/120 = 316/120
  5. 316/120 simplified gives 79/30
  6. So, 84/40 + 16/30 = 79/30
    In mixed form: 219/30

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