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Add 25/42 and 9/56

25/42 + 9/56 is 127/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/168 + 27/168 = 100 + 27/168 = 127/168
  5. So, 25/42 + 9/56 = 127/168

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