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Add 40/9 and 98/84

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 1 14/84

40/9 + 98/84 is 101/18.

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,
   98/84 = 98 × 3/84 × 3 = 294/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/252 + 294/252 = 1120 + 294/252 = 1414/252
5. 1414/252 simplified gives 101/18
6. So, 40/9 + 98/84 = 101/18
   In mixed form: 511/18

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