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Add 4/40 and 42/20

1^st number: 4/40, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

4/40 + 42/20 is 11/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 20 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   4/40 = 4 × 1/40 × 1 = 4/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   42/20 = 42 × 2/20 × 2 = 84/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/40 + 84/40 = 4 + 84/40 = 88/40
5. 88/40 simplified gives 11/5
6. So, 4/40 + 42/20 = 11/5
   In mixed form: 21/5

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