Add 84/40 and 96/90
1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 1 6/90
84/40 + 96/90 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
84/40 = 84 × 9/40 × 9 = 756/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
96/90 = 96 × 4/90 × 4 = 384/360 - Add the two like fractions:
756/360 + 384/360 = 756 + 384/360 = 1140/360 - 1140/360 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 84/40 + 96/90 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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