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Add 40/24 and 35/84

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 35/84

40/24 + 35/84 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   35/84 = 35 × 2/84 × 2 = 70/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/168 + 70/168 = 280 + 70/168 = 350/168
5. 350/168 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 40/24 + 35/84 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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