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Add 40/84 and 50/9

1^st number: 40/84, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

40/84 + 50/9 is 380/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   40/84 = 40 × 3/84 × 3 = 120/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   50/9 = 50 × 28/9 × 28 = 1400/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/252 + 1400/252 = 120 + 1400/252 = 1520/252
5. 1520/252 simplified gives 380/63
6. So, 40/84 + 50/9 = 380/63
   In mixed form: 62/63

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