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Add 42/21 and 40/45

1^st number: 2 0/21, 2^nd number: 40/45

42/21 + 40/45 is 26/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
   42/21 = 42 × 15/21 × 15 = 630/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   40/45 = 40 × 7/45 × 7 = 280/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/315 + 280/315 = 630 + 280/315 = 910/315
5. 910/315 simplified gives 26/9
6. So, 42/21 + 40/45 = 26/9
   In mixed form: 28/9

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