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Add 42/25 and 18/8

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 2 2/8

42/25 + 18/8 is 393/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 8 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    42/25 = 42 × 8/25 × 8 = 336/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    18/8 = 18 × 25/8 × 25 = 450/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/200 + 450/200 = 336 + 450/200 = 786/200
  5. 786/200 simplified gives 393/100
  6. So, 42/25 + 18/8 = 393/100
    In mixed form: 393/100

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