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Add 42/28 and 25/30

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 25/30

42/28 + 25/30 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   42/28 = 42 × 15/28 × 15 = 630/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   25/30 = 25 × 14/30 × 14 = 350/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/420 + 350/420 = 630 + 350/420 = 980/420
5. 980/420 simplified gives 7/3
6. So, 42/28 + 25/30 = 7/3
   In mixed form: 21/3

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