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Add 5/25 and 42/7

1st number: 5/25, 2nd number: 6 0/7

5/25 + 42/7 is 31/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    5/25 = 5 × 7/25 × 7 = 35/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    42/7 = 42 × 25/7 × 25 = 1050/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/175 + 1050/175 = 35 + 1050/175 = 1085/175
  5. 1085/175 simplified gives 31/5
  6. So, 5/25 + 42/7 = 31/5
    In mixed form: 61/5

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