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Add 25/42 and 45/9

1^st number: 25/42, 2^nd number: 5 0/9

25/42 + 45/9 is 235/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   25/42 = 25 × 3/42 × 3 = 75/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   45/9 = 45 × 14/9 × 14 = 630/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/126 + 630/126 = 75 + 630/126 = 705/126
5. 705/126 simplified gives 235/42
6. So, 25/42 + 45/9 = 235/42
   In mixed form: 525/42

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