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Add 42/75 and 49/25

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 1 24/25

42/75 + 49/25 is 63/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   42/75 = 42 × 1/75 × 1 = 42/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   49/25 = 49 × 3/25 × 3 = 147/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/75 + 147/75 = 42 + 147/75 = 189/75
5. 189/75 simplified gives 63/25
6. So, 42/75 + 49/25 = 63/25
   In mixed form: 213/25

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