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Add 84/35 and 40/50

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 40/50

84/35 + 40/50 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   84/35 = 84 × 10/35 × 10 = 840/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/350 + 280/350 = 840 + 280/350 = 1120/350
5. 1120/350 simplified gives 16/5
6. So, 84/35 + 40/50 = 16/5
   In mixed form: 31/5

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