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Add 84/24 and 40/45

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 40/45

84/24 + 40/45 is 79/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   84/24 = 84 × 15/24 × 15 = 1260/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/360 + 320/360 = 1260 + 320/360 = 1580/360
5. 1580/360 simplified gives 79/18
6. So, 84/24 + 40/45 = 79/18
   In mixed form: 47/18

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