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Add 40/32 and 42/40

1^st number: 1 8/32, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

40/32 + 42/40 is 23/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   40/32 = 40 × 5/32 × 5 = 200/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   42/40 = 42 × 4/40 × 4 = 168/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/160 + 168/160 = 200 + 168/160 = 368/160
5. 368/160 simplified gives 23/10
6. So, 40/32 + 42/40 = 23/10
   In mixed form: 23/10

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