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Add 42/25 and 40/10

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 4 0/10

42/25 + 40/10 is 142/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 10 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    42/25 = 42 × 2/25 × 2 = 84/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    40/10 = 40 × 5/10 × 5 = 200/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/50 + 200/50 = 84 + 200/50 = 284/50
  5. 284/50 simplified gives 142/25
  6. So, 42/25 + 40/10 = 142/25
    In mixed form: 517/25

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