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Add 42/14 and 81/25

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 3 6/25

42/14 + 81/25 is 156/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   42/14 = 42 × 25/14 × 25 = 1050/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   81/25 = 81 × 14/25 × 14 = 1134/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/350 + 1134/350 = 1050 + 1134/350 = 2184/350
5. 2184/350 simplified gives 156/25
6. So, 42/14 + 81/25 = 156/25
   In mixed form: 66/25

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