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Add 35/25 and 84/40

1^st number: 1 10/25, 2^nd number: 2 4/40

35/25 + 84/40 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   35/25 = 35 × 8/25 × 8 = 280/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   84/40 = 84 × 5/40 × 5 = 420/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/200 + 420/200 = 280 + 420/200 = 700/200
5. 700/200 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 35/25 + 84/40 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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