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Add 45/42 and 40/56

1^st number: 1 3/42, 2^nd number: 40/56

45/42 + 40/56 is 25/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 56 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 56 × 3 = 168,
   40/56 = 40 × 3/56 × 3 = 120/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/168 + 120/168 = 180 + 120/168 = 300/168
5. 300/168 simplified gives 25/14
6. So, 45/42 + 40/56 = 25/14
   In mixed form: 111/14

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