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Add 40/15 and 42/35

1^st number: 2 10/15, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

40/15 + 42/35 is 58/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   40/15 = 40 × 7/15 × 7 = 280/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   42/35 = 42 × 3/35 × 3 = 126/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/105 + 126/105 = 280 + 126/105 = 406/105
5. 406/105 simplified gives 58/15
6. So, 40/15 + 42/35 = 58/15
   In mixed form: 313/15

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