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Add 84/24 and 40/75

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 40/75

84/24 + 40/75 is 121/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   84/24 = 84 × 25/24 × 25 = 2100/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   40/75 = 40 × 8/75 × 8 = 320/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/600 + 320/600 = 2100 + 320/600 = 2420/600
5. 2420/600 simplified gives 121/30
6. So, 84/24 + 40/75 = 121/30
   In mixed form: 41/30

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