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Add 84/10 and 40/84

1^st number: 8 4/10, 2^nd number: 40/84

84/10 + 40/84 is 932/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
   84/10 = 84 × 42/10 × 42 = 3528/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   40/84 = 40 × 5/84 × 5 = 200/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/420 + 200/420 = 3528 + 200/420 = 3728/420
5. 3728/420 simplified gives 932/105
6. So, 84/10 + 40/84 = 932/105
   In mixed form: 892/105

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