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Add 25/28 and 10/42

25/28 + 10/42 is 95/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    25/28 = 25 × 3/28 × 3 = 75/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    10/42 = 10 × 2/42 × 2 = 20/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/84 + 20/84 = 75 + 20/84 = 95/84
  5. So, 25/28 + 10/42 = 95/84
    In mixed form: 111/84

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