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Add 6/42 and 40/20

1^st number: 6/42, 2^nd number: 2 0/20

6/42 + 40/20 is 15/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 20 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   6/42 = 6 × 10/42 × 10 = 60/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
   40/20 = 40 × 21/20 × 21 = 840/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/420 + 840/420 = 60 + 840/420 = 900/420
5. 900/420 simplified gives 15/7
6. So, 6/42 + 40/20 = 15/7
   In mixed form: 21/7

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