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Add 40/49 and 84/45

1^st number: 40/49, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

40/49 + 84/45 is 1972/735.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   40/49 = 40 × 45/49 × 45 = 1800/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   84/45 = 84 × 49/45 × 49 = 4116/2205
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/2205 + 4116/2205 = 1800 + 4116/2205 = 5916/2205
5. 5916/2205 simplified gives 1972/735
6. So, 40/49 + 84/45 = 1972/735
   In mixed form: 2502/735

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