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Add 42/24 and 25/45

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 25/45

42/24 + 25/45 is 83/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   42/24 = 42 × 15/24 × 15 = 630/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   25/45 = 25 × 8/45 × 8 = 200/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/360 + 200/360 = 630 + 200/360 = 830/360
5. 830/360 simplified gives 83/36
6. So, 42/24 + 25/45 = 83/36
   In mixed form: 211/36

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