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Add 25/42 and 2/49

25/42 + 2/49 is 187/294.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   25/42 = 25 × 7/42 × 7 = 175/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   2/49 = 2 × 6/49 × 6 = 12/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/294 + 12/294 = 175 + 12/294 = 187/294
5. So, 25/42 + 2/49 = 187/294

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