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Add 84/35 and 40/72

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 40/72

84/35 + 40/72 is 133/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   84/35 = 84 × 72/35 × 72 = 6048/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   40/72 = 40 × 35/72 × 35 = 1400/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6048/2520 + 1400/2520 = 6048 + 1400/2520 = 7448/2520
5. 7448/2520 simplified gives 133/45
6. So, 84/35 + 40/72 = 133/45
   In mixed form: 243/45

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