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Add 40/84 and 90/81

1^st number: 40/84, 2^nd number: 1 9/81

40/84 + 90/81 is 100/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
   40/84 = 40 × 27/84 × 27 = 1080/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   90/81 = 90 × 28/81 × 28 = 2520/2268
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/2268 + 2520/2268 = 1080 + 2520/2268 = 3600/2268
5. 3600/2268 simplified gives 100/63
6. So, 40/84 + 90/81 = 100/63
   In mixed form: 137/63

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