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Add 42/25 and 63/27

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 2 9/27

42/25 + 63/27 is 301/75.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   42/25 = 42 × 27/25 × 27 = 1134/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   63/27 = 63 × 25/27 × 25 = 1575/675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/675 + 1575/675 = 1134 + 1575/675 = 2709/675
5. 2709/675 simplified gives 301/75
6. So, 42/25 + 63/27 = 301/75
   In mixed form: 41/75

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