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Add 42/40 and 96/30

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

42/40 + 96/30 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   96/30 = 96 × 4/30 × 4 = 384/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/120 + 384/120 = 126 + 384/120 = 510/120
5. 510/120 simplified gives 17/4
6. So, 42/40 + 96/30 = 17/4
   In mixed form: 41/4

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