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Add 42/25 and 40/60

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 40/60

42/25 + 40/60 is 176/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   42/25 = 42 × 12/25 × 12 = 504/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   40/60 = 40 × 5/60 × 5 = 200/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/300 + 200/300 = 504 + 200/300 = 704/300
5. 704/300 simplified gives 176/75
6. So, 42/25 + 40/60 = 176/75
   In mixed form: 226/75

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