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Add 42/60 and 42/40

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

42/60 + 42/40 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   42/60 = 42 × 2/60 × 2 = 84/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/120 + 126/120 = 84 + 126/120 = 210/120
5. 210/120 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 42/60 + 42/40 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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