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Add 40/24 and 49/84

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 49/84

40/24 + 49/84 is 9/4.

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,
   49/84 = 49 × 2/84 × 2 = 98/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/168 + 98/168 = 280 + 98/168 = 378/168
5. 378/168 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 40/24 + 49/84 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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