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Add 40/12 and 35/84

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 35/84

40/12 + 35/84 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   40/12 = 40 × 7/12 × 7 = 280/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   35/84 = 35 × 1/84 × 1 = 35/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/84 + 35/84 = 280 + 35/84 = 315/84
5. 315/84 simplified gives 15/4
6. So, 40/12 + 35/84 = 15/4
   In mixed form: 33/4

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