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Add 90/84 and 30/40

1^st number: 1 6/84, 2^nd number: 30/40

90/84 + 30/40 is 51/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 40 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
   90/84 = 90 × 10/84 × 10 = 900/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   30/40 = 30 × 21/40 × 21 = 630/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/840 + 630/840 = 900 + 630/840 = 1530/840
5. 1530/840 simplified gives 51/28
6. So, 90/84 + 30/40 = 51/28
   In mixed form: 123/28

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