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Add 42/40 and 6/80

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 6/80

42/40 + 6/80 is 9/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   42/40 = 42 × 2/40 × 2 = 84/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   6/80 = 6 × 1/80 × 1 = 6/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/80 + 6/80 = 84 + 6/80 = 90/80
5. 90/80 simplified gives 9/8
6. So, 42/40 + 6/80 = 9/8
   In mixed form: 11/8

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