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Add 25/2 and 8/42

1^st number: 12 1/2, 2^nd number: 8/42

25/2 + 8/42 is 533/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
   25/2 = 25 × 21/2 × 21 = 525/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   8/42 = 8 × 1/42 × 1 = 8/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/42 + 8/42 = 525 + 8/42 = 533/42
5. So, 25/2 + 8/42 = 533/42
   In mixed form: 1229/42

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