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Add 40/84 and 84/6

1^st number: 40/84, 2^nd number: 14 0/6

40/84 + 84/6 is 304/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   40/84 = 40 × 1/84 × 1 = 40/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   84/6 = 84 × 14/6 × 14 = 1176/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/84 + 1176/84 = 40 + 1176/84 = 1216/84
5. 1216/84 simplified gives 304/21
6. So, 40/84 + 84/6 = 304/21
   In mixed form: 1410/21

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