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Add 42/25 and 8/10

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 8/10

42/25 + 8/10 is 62/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 10 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    42/25 = 42 × 2/25 × 2 = 84/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    8/10 = 8 × 5/10 × 5 = 40/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/50 + 40/50 = 84 + 40/50 = 124/50
  5. 124/50 simplified gives 62/25
  6. So, 42/25 + 8/10 = 62/25
    In mixed form: 212/25

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