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Add 45/42 and 40/24

1^st number: 1 3/42, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

45/42 + 40/24 is 115/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   45/42 = 45 × 4/42 × 4 = 180/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/168 + 280/168 = 180 + 280/168 = 460/168
5. 460/168 simplified gives 115/42
6. So, 45/42 + 40/24 = 115/42
   In mixed form: 231/42

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