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Add 40/9 and 3/84

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 3/84

40/9 + 3/84 is 1129/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   40/9 = 40 × 28/9 × 28 = 1120/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   3/84 = 3 × 3/84 × 3 = 9/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/252 + 9/252 = 1120 + 9/252 = 1129/252
5. So, 40/9 + 3/84 = 1129/252
   In mixed form: 4121/252

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