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Add 25/24 and 42/28

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 1 14/28

25/24 + 42/28 is 61/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   42/28 = 42 × 6/28 × 6 = 252/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/168 + 252/168 = 175 + 252/168 = 427/168
5. 427/168 simplified gives 61/24
6. So, 25/24 + 42/28 = 61/24
   In mixed form: 213/24

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