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Add 25/10 and 42/56

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 42/56

25/10 + 42/56 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   25/10 = 25 × 28/10 × 28 = 700/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/280 + 210/280 = 700 + 210/280 = 910/280
5. 910/280 simplified gives 13/4
6. So, 25/10 + 42/56 = 13/4
   In mixed form: 31/4

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