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Add 2/42 and 27/25

1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 1 2/25

2/42 + 27/25 is 592/525.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    2/42 = 2 × 25/42 × 25 = 50/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
    27/25 = 27 × 42/25 × 42 = 1134/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/1050 + 1134/1050 = 50 + 1134/1050 = 1184/1050
  5. 1184/1050 simplified gives 592/525
  6. So, 2/42 + 27/25 = 592/525
    In mixed form: 167/525

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