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Add 84/40 and 84/6

1^st number: 2 4/40, 2^nd number: 14 0/6

84/40 + 84/6 is 161/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 6 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 6 × 20 = 120,
   84/6 = 84 × 20/6 × 20 = 1680/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/120 + 1680/120 = 252 + 1680/120 = 1932/120
5. 1932/120 simplified gives 161/10
6. So, 84/40 + 84/6 = 161/10
   In mixed form: 161/10

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