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Add 27/25 and 42/63

1^st number: 1 2/25, 2^nd number: 42/63

27/25 + 42/63 is 131/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
   27/25 = 27 × 63/25 × 63 = 1701/1575
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
   42/63 = 42 × 25/63 × 25 = 1050/1575
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1701/1575 + 1050/1575 = 1701 + 1050/1575 = 2751/1575
5. 2751/1575 simplified gives 131/75
6. So, 27/25 + 42/63 = 131/75
   In mixed form: 156/75

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