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Add 84/75 and 40/36

1st number: 1 9/75, 2nd number: 1 4/36

84/75 + 40/36 is 502/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    84/75 = 84 × 12/75 × 12 = 1008/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    40/36 = 40 × 25/36 × 25 = 1000/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/900 + 1000/900 = 1008 + 1000/900 = 2008/900
  5. 2008/900 simplified gives 502/225
  6. So, 84/75 + 40/36 = 502/225
    In mixed form: 252/225

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