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Add 42/40 and 25/50

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 25/50

42/40 + 25/50 is 31/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   42/40 = 42 × 5/40 × 5 = 210/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   25/50 = 25 × 4/50 × 4 = 100/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/200 + 100/200 = 210 + 100/200 = 310/200
5. 310/200 simplified gives 31/20
6. So, 42/40 + 25/50 = 31/20
   In mixed form: 111/20

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