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Add 42/25 and 5/20

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 5/20

42/25 + 5/20 is 193/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   42/25 = 42 × 4/25 × 4 = 168/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   5/20 = 5 × 5/20 × 5 = 25/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/100 + 25/100 = 168 + 25/100 = 193/100
5. So, 42/25 + 5/20 = 193/100
   In mixed form: 193/100

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