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Add 40/20 and 42/48

1^st number: 2 0/20, 2^nd number: 42/48

40/20 + 42/48 is 23/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   40/20 = 40 × 12/20 × 12 = 480/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/240 + 210/240 = 480 + 210/240 = 690/240
5. 690/240 simplified gives 23/8
6. So, 40/20 + 42/48 = 23/8
   In mixed form: 27/8

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