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Add 40/15 and 42/75

1^st number: 2 10/15, 2^nd number: 42/75

40/15 + 42/75 is 242/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   40/15 = 40 × 5/15 × 5 = 200/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   42/75 = 42 × 1/75 × 1 = 42/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/75 + 42/75 = 200 + 42/75 = 242/75
5. So, 40/15 + 42/75 = 242/75
   In mixed form: 317/75

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