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Add 25/10 and 45/24

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

25/10 + 45/24 is 35/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
   25/10 = 25 × 12/10 × 12 = 300/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/120 + 225/120 = 300 + 225/120 = 525/120
5. 525/120 simplified gives 35/8
6. So, 25/10 + 45/24 = 35/8
   In mixed form: 43/8

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