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Add 42/20 and 6/80

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 6/80

42/20 + 6/80 is 87/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   42/20 = 42 × 4/20 × 4 = 168/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   6/80 = 6 × 1/80 × 1 = 6/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/80 + 6/80 = 168 + 6/80 = 174/80
5. 174/80 simplified gives 87/40
6. So, 42/20 + 6/80 = 87/40
   In mixed form: 27/40

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