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Add 42/45 and 25/20

1^st number: 42/45, 2^nd number: 1 5/20

42/45 + 25/20 is 131/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   42/45 = 42 × 4/45 × 4 = 168/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/180 + 225/180 = 168 + 225/180 = 393/180
5. 393/180 simplified gives 131/60
6. So, 42/45 + 25/20 = 131/60
   In mixed form: 211/60

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