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Add 42/25 and 5/63

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 5/63

42/25 + 5/63 is 2771/1575.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    42/25 = 42 × 63/25 × 63 = 2646/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    5/63 = 5 × 25/63 × 25 = 125/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/1575 + 125/1575 = 2646 + 125/1575 = 2771/1575
  5. So, 42/25 + 5/63 = 2771/1575
    In mixed form: 11196/1575

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