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Add 42/56 and 25/18

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

42/56 + 25/18 is 77/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   25/18 = 25 × 28/18 × 28 = 700/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/504 + 700/504 = 378 + 700/504 = 1078/504
5. 1078/504 simplified gives 77/36
6. So, 42/56 + 25/18 = 77/36
   In mixed form: 25/36

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