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Add 84/40 and 36/15

1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 2 6/15

84/40 + 36/15 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 15 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 15 × 8 = 120,
    36/15 = 36 × 8/15 × 8 = 288/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/120 + 288/120 = 252 + 288/120 = 540/120
  5. 540/120 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 84/40 + 36/15 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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