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Add 4/27 and 25/42

4/27 + 25/42 is 281/378.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 42 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
   4/27 = 4 × 14/27 × 14 = 56/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   25/42 = 25 × 9/42 × 9 = 225/378
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/378 + 225/378 = 56 + 225/378 = 281/378
5. So, 4/27 + 25/42 = 281/378

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