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Add 25/84 and 42/49

25/84 + 42/49 is 97/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   25/84 = 25 × 7/84 × 7 = 175/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   42/49 = 42 × 12/49 × 12 = 504/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/588 + 504/588 = 175 + 504/588 = 679/588
5. 679/588 simplified gives 97/84
6. So, 25/84 + 42/49 = 97/84
   In mixed form: 113/84

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