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Add 40/45 and 84/18

1^st number: 40/45, 2^nd number: 4 12/18

40/45 + 84/18 is 50/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   40/45 = 40 × 2/45 × 2 = 80/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   84/18 = 84 × 5/18 × 5 = 420/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/90 + 420/90 = 80 + 420/90 = 500/90
5. 500/90 simplified gives 50/9
6. So, 40/45 + 84/18 = 50/9
   In mixed form: 55/9

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