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Add 25/56 and 42/27

1^st number: 25/56, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

25/56 + 42/27 is 1009/504.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   25/56 = 25 × 27/56 × 27 = 675/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   42/27 = 42 × 56/27 × 56 = 2352/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/1512 + 2352/1512 = 675 + 2352/1512 = 3027/1512
5. 3027/1512 simplified gives 1009/504
6. So, 25/56 + 42/27 = 1009/504
   In mixed form: 21/504

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