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Add 25/56 and 42/36

1^st number: 25/56, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

25/56 + 42/36 is 271/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   25/56 = 25 × 9/56 × 9 = 225/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   42/36 = 42 × 14/36 × 14 = 588/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/504 + 588/504 = 225 + 588/504 = 813/504
5. 813/504 simplified gives 271/168
6. So, 25/56 + 42/36 = 271/168
   In mixed form: 1103/168

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