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Add 3/25 and 42/20

1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 2 2/20

3/25 + 42/20 is 111/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 20 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    3/25 = 3 × 4/25 × 4 = 12/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    42/20 = 42 × 5/20 × 5 = 210/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/100 + 210/100 = 12 + 210/100 = 222/100
  5. 222/100 simplified gives 111/50
  6. So, 3/25 + 42/20 = 111/50
    In mixed form: 211/50

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