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Add 24/25 and 42/10

1^st number: 24/25, 2^nd number: 4 2/10

24/25 + 42/10 is 129/25.

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,
   24/25 = 24 × 2/25 × 2 = 48/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   42/10 = 42 × 5/10 × 5 = 210/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/50 + 210/50 = 48 + 210/50 = 258/50
5. 258/50 simplified gives 129/25
6. So, 24/25 + 42/10 = 129/25
   In mixed form: 54/25

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