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Add 40/84 and 36/24

1^st number: 40/84, 2^nd number: 1 12/24

40/84 + 36/24 is 83/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   40/84 = 40 × 2/84 × 2 = 80/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   36/24 = 36 × 7/24 × 7 = 252/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/168 + 252/168 = 80 + 252/168 = 332/168
5. 332/168 simplified gives 83/42
6. So, 40/84 + 36/24 = 83/42
   In mixed form: 141/42

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