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Add 42/25 and 24/10

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 2 4/10

42/25 + 24/10 is 102/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 10 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   42/25 = 42 × 2/25 × 2 = 84/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   24/10 = 24 × 5/10 × 5 = 120/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/50 + 120/50 = 84 + 120/50 = 204/50
5. 204/50 simplified gives 102/25
6. So, 42/25 + 24/10 = 102/25
   In mixed form: 42/25

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