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Add 14/40 and 84/50

1^st number: 14/40, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

14/40 + 84/50 is 203/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   14/40 = 14 × 5/40 × 5 = 70/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   84/50 = 84 × 4/50 × 4 = 336/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/200 + 336/200 = 70 + 336/200 = 406/200
5. 406/200 simplified gives 203/100
6. So, 14/40 + 84/50 = 203/100
   In mixed form: 23/100

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