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Add 35/84 and 40/10

1^st number: 35/84, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

35/84 + 40/10 is 53/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 10 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   35/84 = 35 × 5/84 × 5 = 175/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
   40/10 = 40 × 42/10 × 42 = 1680/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/420 + 1680/420 = 175 + 1680/420 = 1855/420
5. 1855/420 simplified gives 53/12
6. So, 35/84 + 40/10 = 53/12
   In mixed form: 45/12

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