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Add 45/42 and 40/49

1^st number: 1 3/42, 2^nd number: 40/49

45/42 + 40/49 is 185/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   45/42 = 45 × 7/42 × 7 = 315/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   40/49 = 40 × 6/49 × 6 = 240/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/294 + 240/294 = 315 + 240/294 = 555/294
5. 555/294 simplified gives 185/98
6. So, 45/42 + 40/49 = 185/98
   In mixed form: 187/98

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