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Add 25/10 and 42/75

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 42/75

25/10 + 42/75 is 153/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   25/10 = 25 × 15/10 × 15 = 375/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/150 + 84/150 = 375 + 84/150 = 459/150
5. 459/150 simplified gives 153/50
6. So, 25/10 + 42/75 = 153/50
   In mixed form: 33/50

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