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Add 6/40 and 42/20

1^st number: 6/40, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

6/40 + 42/20 is 9/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 20 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   6/40 = 6 × 1/40 × 1 = 6/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   42/20 = 42 × 2/20 × 2 = 84/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/40 + 84/40 = 6 + 84/40 = 90/40
5. 90/40 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 6/40 + 42/20 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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