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Add 42/25 and 27/45

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 27/45

42/25 + 27/45 is 57/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   42/25 = 42 × 9/25 × 9 = 378/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   27/45 = 27 × 5/45 × 5 = 135/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/225 + 135/225 = 378 + 135/225 = 513/225
5. 513/225 simplified gives 57/25
6. So, 42/25 + 27/45 = 57/25
   In mixed form: 27/25

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