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Add 40/8 and 84/40

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 2 4/40

40/8 + 84/40 is 71/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   40/8 = 40 × 5/8 × 5 = 200/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   84/40 = 84 × 1/40 × 1 = 84/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/40 + 84/40 = 200 + 84/40 = 284/40
5. 284/40 simplified gives 71/10
6. So, 40/8 + 84/40 = 71/10
   In mixed form: 71/10

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