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Add 40/20 and 42/45

1^st number: 2 0/20, 2^nd number: 42/45

40/20 + 42/45 is 44/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   40/20 = 40 × 9/20 × 9 = 360/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   42/45 = 42 × 4/45 × 4 = 168/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/180 + 168/180 = 360 + 168/180 = 528/180
5. 528/180 simplified gives 44/15
6. So, 40/20 + 42/45 = 44/15
   In mixed form: 214/15

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