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Add 25/42 and 75/35

1^st number: 25/42, 2^nd number: 2 5/35

25/42 + 75/35 is 115/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   25/42 = 25 × 5/42 × 5 = 125/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   75/35 = 75 × 6/35 × 6 = 450/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   125/210 + 450/210 = 125 + 450/210 = 575/210
5. 575/210 simplified gives 115/42
6. So, 25/42 + 75/35 = 115/42
   In mixed form: 231/42

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