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Add 40/21 and 42/80

1^st number: 1 19/21, 2^nd number: 42/80

40/21 + 42/80 is 2041/840.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
   40/21 = 40 × 80/21 × 80 = 3200/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   42/80 = 42 × 21/80 × 21 = 882/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3200/1680 + 882/1680 = 3200 + 882/1680 = 4082/1680
5. 4082/1680 simplified gives 2041/840
6. So, 40/21 + 42/80 = 2041/840
   In mixed form: 2361/840

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