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Add 50/40 and 18/84

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 18/84

50/40 + 18/84 is 41/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 84 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   50/40 = 50 × 21/40 × 21 = 1050/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
   18/84 = 18 × 10/84 × 10 = 180/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/840 + 180/840 = 1050 + 180/840 = 1230/840
5. 1230/840 simplified gives 41/28
6. So, 50/40 + 18/84 = 41/28
   In mixed form: 113/28

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