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Add 5/84 and 10/40

5/84 + 10/40 is 13/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 40 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
   5/84 = 5 × 10/84 × 10 = 50/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   10/40 = 10 × 21/40 × 21 = 210/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/840 + 210/840 = 50 + 210/840 = 260/840
5. 260/840 simplified gives 13/42
6. So, 5/84 + 10/40 = 13/42

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