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Add 7/40 and 84/50

1^st number: 7/40, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

7/40 + 84/50 is 371/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   7/40 = 7 × 5/40 × 5 = 35/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   84/50 = 84 × 4/50 × 4 = 336/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/200 + 336/200 = 35 + 336/200 = 371/200
5. So, 7/40 + 84/50 = 371/200
   In mixed form: 1171/200

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