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Add 54/84 and 40/49

54/84 + 40/49 is 143/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   54/84 = 54 × 7/84 × 7 = 378/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   40/49 = 40 × 12/49 × 12 = 480/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/588 + 480/588 = 378 + 480/588 = 858/588
5. 858/588 simplified gives 143/98
6. So, 54/84 + 40/49 = 143/98
   In mixed form: 145/98

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