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Add 54/42 and 40/80

1^st number: 1 12/42, 2^nd number: 40/80

54/42 + 40/80 is 25/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
   54/42 = 54 × 40/42 × 40 = 2160/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   40/80 = 40 × 21/80 × 21 = 840/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/1680 + 840/1680 = 2160 + 840/1680 = 3000/1680
5. 3000/1680 simplified gives 25/14
6. So, 54/42 + 40/80 = 25/14
   In mixed form: 111/14

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