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Add 42/25 and 5/7

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 5/7

42/25 + 5/7 is 419/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 7 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 7 × 25 = 175,
   5/7 = 5 × 25/7 × 25 = 125/175
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/175 + 125/175 = 294 + 125/175 = 419/175
5. So, 42/25 + 5/7 = 419/175
   In mixed form: 269/175

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