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Add 84/40 and 42/50

1^st number: 2 4/40, 2^nd number: 42/50

84/40 + 42/50 is 147/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   84/40 = 84 × 5/40 × 5 = 420/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   42/50 = 42 × 4/50 × 4 = 168/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/200 + 168/200 = 420 + 168/200 = 588/200
5. 588/200 simplified gives 147/50
6. So, 84/40 + 42/50 = 147/50
   In mixed form: 247/50

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