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Add 84/14 and 75/40

1^st number: 6 0/14, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

84/14 + 75/40 is 63/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
   84/14 = 84 × 20/14 × 20 = 1680/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   75/40 = 75 × 7/40 × 7 = 525/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/280 + 525/280 = 1680 + 525/280 = 2205/280
5. 2205/280 simplified gives 63/8
6. So, 84/14 + 75/40 = 63/8
   In mixed form: 77/8

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