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Add 5/2 and 42/25

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 1 17/25

5/2 + 42/25 is 209/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    5/2 = 5 × 25/2 × 25 = 125/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    42/25 = 42 × 2/25 × 2 = 84/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/50 + 84/50 = 125 + 84/50 = 209/50
  5. So, 5/2 + 42/25 = 209/50
    In mixed form: 49/50

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