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Add 84/40 and 36/12

1^st number: 2 4/40, 2^nd number: 3 0/12

84/40 + 36/12 is 51/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 12 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   84/40 = 84 × 3/40 × 3 = 252/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   36/12 = 36 × 10/12 × 10 = 360/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/120 + 360/120 = 252 + 360/120 = 612/120
5. 612/120 simplified gives 51/10
6. So, 84/40 + 36/12 = 51/10
   In mixed form: 51/10

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