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Add 84/49 and 6/40

1^st number: 1 35/49, 2^nd number: 6/40

84/49 + 6/40 is 261/140.

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,
   6/40 = 6 × 49/40 × 49 = 294/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/1960 + 294/1960 = 3360 + 294/1960 = 3654/1960
5. 3654/1960 simplified gives 261/140
6. So, 84/49 + 6/40 = 261/140
   In mixed form: 1121/140

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