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Add 84/40 and 9/75

1^st number: 2 4/40, 2^nd number: 9/75

84/40 + 9/75 is 111/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   84/40 = 84 × 15/40 × 15 = 1260/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   9/75 = 9 × 8/75 × 8 = 72/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/600 + 72/600 = 1260 + 72/600 = 1332/600
5. 1332/600 simplified gives 111/50
6. So, 84/40 + 9/75 = 111/50
   In mixed form: 211/50

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