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Add 42/25 and 5/45

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 5/45

42/25 + 5/45 is 403/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 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 45 × 5 = 225,
   5/45 = 5 × 5/45 × 5 = 25/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/225 + 25/225 = 378 + 25/225 = 403/225
5. So, 42/25 + 5/45 = 403/225
   In mixed form: 1178/225

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