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Add 42/4 and 45/25

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

42/4 + 45/25 is 123/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   42/4 = 42 × 25/4 × 25 = 1050/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   45/25 = 45 × 4/25 × 4 = 180/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/100 + 180/100 = 1050 + 180/100 = 1230/100
5. 1230/100 simplified gives 123/10
6. So, 42/4 + 45/25 = 123/10
   In mixed form: 123/10

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