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Add 84/6 and 50/40

1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 1 10/40

84/6 + 50/40 is 61/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    84/6 = 84 × 20/6 × 20 = 1680/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/120 + 150/120 = 1680 + 150/120 = 1830/120
  5. 1830/120 simplified gives 61/4
  6. So, 84/6 + 50/40 = 61/4
    In mixed form: 151/4

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