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Add 84/40 and 3/90

1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 3/90

84/40 + 3/90 is 32/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    84/40 = 84 × 9/40 × 9 = 756/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    3/90 = 3 × 4/90 × 4 = 12/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/360 + 12/360 = 756 + 12/360 = 768/360
  5. 768/360 simplified gives 32/15
  6. So, 84/40 + 3/90 = 32/15
    In mixed form: 22/15

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