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Add 25/20 and 50/42

1^st number: 1 5/20, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

25/20 + 50/42 is 205/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 42 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
   25/20 = 25 × 21/20 × 21 = 525/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   50/42 = 50 × 10/42 × 10 = 500/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/420 + 500/420 = 525 + 500/420 = 1025/420
5. 1025/420 simplified gives 205/84
6. So, 25/20 + 50/42 = 205/84
   In mixed form: 237/84

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