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Add 42/40 and 25/36

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 25/36

42/40 + 25/36 is 157/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   25/36 = 25 × 10/36 × 10 = 250/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/360 + 250/360 = 378 + 250/360 = 628/360
5. 628/360 simplified gives 157/90
6. So, 42/40 + 25/36 = 157/90
   In mixed form: 167/90

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