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Add 42/36 and 42/40

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

42/36 + 42/40 is 133/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   42/36 = 42 × 10/36 × 10 = 420/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/360 + 378/360 = 420 + 378/360 = 798/360
5. 798/360 simplified gives 133/60
6. So, 42/36 + 42/40 = 133/60
   In mixed form: 213/60

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