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Add 84/6 and 40/25

1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 1 15/25

84/6 + 40/25 is 78/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    84/6 = 84 × 25/6 × 25 = 2100/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    40/25 = 40 × 6/25 × 6 = 240/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/150 + 240/150 = 2100 + 240/150 = 2340/150
  5. 2340/150 simplified gives 78/5
  6. So, 84/6 + 40/25 = 78/5
    In mixed form: 153/5

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