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Add 84/49 and 5/40

1^st number: 1 35/49, 2^nd number: 5/40

84/49 + 5/40 is 103/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
   84/49 = 84 × 40/49 × 40 = 3360/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   5/40 = 5 × 49/40 × 49 = 245/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/1960 + 245/1960 = 3360 + 245/1960 = 3605/1960
5. 3605/1960 simplified gives 103/56
6. So, 84/49 + 5/40 = 103/56
   In mixed form: 147/56

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