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Add 25/42 and 56/35

1^st number: 25/42, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

25/42 + 56/35 is 461/210.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   25/42 = 25 × 5/42 × 5 = 125/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   56/35 = 56 × 6/35 × 6 = 336/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   125/210 + 336/210 = 125 + 336/210 = 461/210
5. So, 25/42 + 56/35 = 461/210
   In mixed form: 241/210

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