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Add 84/75 and 40/84

1^st number: 1 9/75, 2^nd number: 40/84

84/75 + 40/84 is 838/525.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   84/75 = 84 × 28/75 × 28 = 2352/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   40/84 = 40 × 25/84 × 25 = 1000/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2352/2100 + 1000/2100 = 2352 + 1000/2100 = 3352/2100
5. 3352/2100 simplified gives 838/525
6. So, 84/75 + 40/84 = 838/525
   In mixed form: 1313/525

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