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Add 42/21 and 24/40

1^st number: 2 0/21, 2^nd number: 24/40

42/21 + 24/40 is 13/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 40 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
   42/21 = 42 × 40/21 × 40 = 1680/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   24/40 = 24 × 21/40 × 21 = 504/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/840 + 504/840 = 1680 + 504/840 = 2184/840
5. 2184/840 simplified gives 13/5
6. So, 42/21 + 24/40 = 13/5
   In mixed form: 23/5

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