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Add 40/42 and 50/25

1^st number: 40/42, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

40/42 + 50/25 is 62/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   40/42 = 40 × 25/42 × 25 = 1000/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
   50/25 = 50 × 42/25 × 42 = 2100/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1000/1050 + 2100/1050 = 1000 + 2100/1050 = 3100/1050
5. 3100/1050 simplified gives 62/21
6. So, 40/42 + 50/25 = 62/21
   In mixed form: 220/21

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