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Add 4/75 and 42/40

1^st number: 4/75, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

4/75 + 42/40 is 331/300.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   4/75 = 4 × 8/75 × 8 = 32/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   42/40 = 42 × 15/40 × 15 = 630/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/600 + 630/600 = 32 + 630/600 = 662/600
5. 662/600 simplified gives 331/300
6. So, 4/75 + 42/40 = 331/300
   In mixed form: 131/300

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