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Add 40/32 and 42/80

1^st number: 1 8/32, 2^nd number: 42/80

40/32 + 42/80 is 71/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 80 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 80 × 2 = 160,
   42/80 = 42 × 2/80 × 2 = 84/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/160 + 84/160 = 200 + 84/160 = 284/160
5. 284/160 simplified gives 71/40
6. So, 40/32 + 42/80 = 71/40
   In mixed form: 131/40

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