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Add 42/16 and 75/40

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

42/16 + 75/40 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   42/16 = 42 × 5/16 × 5 = 210/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   75/40 = 75 × 2/40 × 2 = 150/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/80 + 150/80 = 210 + 150/80 = 360/80
5. 360/80 simplified gives 9/2
6. So, 42/16 + 75/40 = 9/2
   In mixed form: 41/2

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