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Add 25/42 and 5/27

25/42 + 5/27 is 295/378.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   25/42 = 25 × 9/42 × 9 = 225/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
   5/27 = 5 × 14/27 × 14 = 70/378
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/378 + 70/378 = 225 + 70/378 = 295/378
5. So, 25/42 + 5/27 = 295/378

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