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Add 84/40 and 63/25

1^st number: 2 4/40, 2^nd number: 2 13/25

84/40 + 63/25 is 231/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 25 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 25 × 8 = 200,
   63/25 = 63 × 8/25 × 8 = 504/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/200 + 504/200 = 420 + 504/200 = 924/200
5. 924/200 simplified gives 231/50
6. So, 84/40 + 63/25 = 231/50
   In mixed form: 431/50

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