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Add 25/84 and 63/56

1^st number: 25/84, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

25/84 + 63/56 is 239/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   25/84 = 25 × 2/84 × 2 = 50/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   63/56 = 63 × 3/56 × 3 = 189/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/168 + 189/168 = 50 + 189/168 = 239/168
5. So, 25/84 + 63/56 = 239/168
   In mixed form: 171/168

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