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Add 64/42 and 5/25

1st number: 1 22/42, 2nd number: 5/25

64/42 + 5/25 is 181/105.

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,
    64/42 = 64 × 25/42 × 25 = 1600/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
    5/25 = 5 × 42/25 × 42 = 210/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/1050 + 210/1050 = 1600 + 210/1050 = 1810/1050
  5. 1810/1050 simplified gives 181/105
  6. So, 64/42 + 5/25 = 181/105
    In mixed form: 176/105

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