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Add 40/6 and 70/84

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 70/84

40/6 + 70/84 is 15/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   40/6 = 40 × 14/6 × 14 = 560/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   70/84 = 70 × 1/84 × 1 = 70/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/84 + 70/84 = 560 + 70/84 = 630/84
5. 630/84 simplified gives 15/2
6. So, 40/6 + 70/84 = 15/2
   In mixed form: 71/2

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