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Add 42/25 and 56/63

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 56/63

42/25 + 56/63 is 578/225.

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,
   42/25 = 42 × 63/25 × 63 = 2646/1575
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
   56/63 = 56 × 25/63 × 25 = 1400/1575
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/1575 + 1400/1575 = 2646 + 1400/1575 = 4046/1575
5. 4046/1575 simplified gives 578/225
6. So, 42/25 + 56/63 = 578/225
   In mixed form: 2128/225

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