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Add 40/4 and 45/42

1^st number: 10 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 3/42

40/4 + 45/42 is 155/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   40/4 = 40 × 21/4 × 21 = 840/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   45/42 = 45 × 2/42 × 2 = 90/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/84 + 90/84 = 840 + 90/84 = 930/84
5. 930/84 simplified gives 155/14
6. So, 40/4 + 45/42 = 155/14
   In mixed form: 111/14

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