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Add 42/2 and 27/25

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 1 2/25

42/2 + 27/25 is 552/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    42/2 = 42 × 25/2 × 25 = 1050/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    27/25 = 27 × 2/25 × 2 = 54/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/50 + 54/50 = 1050 + 54/50 = 1104/50
  5. 1104/50 simplified gives 552/25
  6. So, 42/2 + 27/25 = 552/25
    In mixed form: 222/25

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