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Add 84/6 and 45/40

1^st number: 14 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

84/6 + 45/40 is 121/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
   84/6 = 84 × 20/6 × 20 = 1680/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   45/40 = 45 × 3/40 × 3 = 135/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/120 + 135/120 = 1680 + 135/120 = 1815/120
5. 1815/120 simplified gives 121/8
6. So, 84/6 + 45/40 = 121/8
   In mixed form: 151/8

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