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Add 49/42 and 24/25

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 24/25

49/42 + 24/25 is 319/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   49/42 = 49 × 25/42 × 25 = 1225/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
   24/25 = 24 × 42/25 × 42 = 1008/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1225/1050 + 1008/1050 = 1225 + 1008/1050 = 2233/1050
5. 2233/1050 simplified gives 319/150
6. So, 49/42 + 24/25 = 319/150
   In mixed form: 219/150

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