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Add 40/25 and 42/45

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 42/45

40/25 + 42/45 is 38/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   40/25 = 40 × 9/25 × 9 = 360/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   42/45 = 42 × 5/45 × 5 = 210/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/225 + 210/225 = 360 + 210/225 = 570/225
5. 570/225 simplified gives 38/15
6. So, 40/25 + 42/45 = 38/15
   In mixed form: 28/15

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