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Add 24/42 and 42/40

1^st number: 24/42, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

24/42 + 42/40 is 227/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 40 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
   24/42 = 24 × 20/42 × 20 = 480/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   42/40 = 42 × 21/40 × 21 = 882/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/840 + 882/840 = 480 + 882/840 = 1362/840
5. 1362/840 simplified gives 227/140
6. So, 24/42 + 42/40 = 227/140
   In mixed form: 187/140

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