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Add 42/27 and 49/25

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 1 24/25

42/27 + 49/25 is 791/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 25 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   42/27 = 42 × 25/27 × 25 = 1050/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   49/25 = 49 × 27/25 × 27 = 1323/675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/675 + 1323/675 = 1050 + 1323/675 = 2373/675
5. 2373/675 simplified gives 791/225
6. So, 42/27 + 49/25 = 791/225
   In mixed form: 3116/225

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