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Add 42/25 and 5/35

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 5/35

42/25 + 5/35 is 319/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   42/25 = 42 × 7/25 × 7 = 294/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   5/35 = 5 × 5/35 × 5 = 25/175
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/175 + 25/175 = 294 + 25/175 = 319/175
5. So, 42/25 + 5/35 = 319/175
   In mixed form: 1144/175

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