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Add 80/40 and 42/80

1^st number: 2 0/40, 2^nd number: 42/80

80/40 + 42/80 is 101/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   80/40 = 80 × 2/40 × 2 = 160/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   42/80 = 42 × 1/80 × 1 = 42/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/80 + 42/80 = 160 + 42/80 = 202/80
5. 202/80 simplified gives 101/40
6. So, 80/40 + 42/80 = 101/40
   In mixed form: 221/40

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