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Add 84/45 and 40/18

1^st number: 1 39/45, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

84/45 + 40/18 is 184/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   84/45 = 84 × 2/45 × 2 = 168/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/90 + 200/90 = 168 + 200/90 = 368/90
5. 368/90 simplified gives 184/45
6. So, 84/45 + 40/18 = 184/45
   In mixed form: 44/45

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