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Add 42/25 and 42/9

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 4 6/9

42/25 + 42/9 is 476/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 9 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 9 × 25 = 225,
    42/9 = 42 × 25/9 × 25 = 1050/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/225 + 1050/225 = 378 + 1050/225 = 1428/225
  5. 1428/225 simplified gives 476/75
  6. So, 42/25 + 42/9 = 476/75
    In mixed form: 626/75

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