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Add 25/42 and 36/56

25/42 + 36/56 is 26/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   25/42 = 25 × 4/42 × 4 = 100/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/168 + 108/168 = 100 + 108/168 = 208/168
5. 208/168 simplified gives 26/21
6. So, 25/42 + 36/56 = 26/21
   In mixed form: 15/21

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