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Add 6/42 and 25/10

1^st number: 6/42, 2^nd number: 2 5/10

6/42 + 25/10 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 10 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
   25/10 = 25 × 21/10 × 21 = 525/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/210 + 525/210 = 30 + 525/210 = 555/210
5. 555/210 simplified gives 37/14
6. So, 6/42 + 25/10 = 37/14
   In mixed form: 29/14

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