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Add 84/40 and 84/48

1^st number: 2 4/40, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

84/40 + 84/48 is 77/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   84/40 = 84 × 6/40 × 6 = 504/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   84/48 = 84 × 5/48 × 5 = 420/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/240 + 420/240 = 504 + 420/240 = 924/240
5. 924/240 simplified gives 77/20
6. So, 84/40 + 84/48 = 77/20
   In mixed form: 317/20

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