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Add 2/42 and 25/10

1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 2 5/10

2/42 + 25/10 is 107/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 10 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    25/10 = 25 × 21/10 × 21 = 525/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/210 + 525/210 = 10 + 525/210 = 535/210
  5. 535/210 simplified gives 107/42
  6. So, 2/42 + 25/10 = 107/42
    In mixed form: 223/42

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