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Add 40/42 and 54/28

1^st number: 40/42, 2^nd number: 1 26/28

40/42 + 54/28 is 121/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   40/42 = 40 × 2/42 × 2 = 80/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   54/28 = 54 × 3/28 × 3 = 162/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/84 + 162/84 = 80 + 162/84 = 242/84
5. 242/84 simplified gives 121/42
6. So, 40/42 + 54/28 = 121/42
   In mixed form: 237/42

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