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Add 42/25 and 35/49

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 35/49

42/25 + 35/49 is 419/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
   42/25 = 42 × 49/25 × 49 = 2058/1225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
   35/49 = 35 × 25/49 × 25 = 875/1225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/1225 + 875/1225 = 2058 + 875/1225 = 2933/1225
5. 2933/1225 simplified gives 419/175
6. So, 42/25 + 35/49 = 419/175
   In mixed form: 269/175

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