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Add 45/21 and 28/40

1^st number: 2 3/21, 2^nd number: 28/40

45/21 + 28/40 is 199/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 40 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
   45/21 = 45 × 40/21 × 40 = 1800/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   28/40 = 28 × 21/40 × 21 = 588/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/840 + 588/840 = 1800 + 588/840 = 2388/840
5. 2388/840 simplified gives 199/70
6. So, 45/21 + 28/40 = 199/70
   In mixed form: 259/70

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