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Add 42/56 and 36/27

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 1 9/27

42/56 + 36/27 is 25/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   42/56 = 42 × 27/56 × 27 = 1134/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   36/27 = 36 × 56/27 × 56 = 2016/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/1512 + 2016/1512 = 1134 + 2016/1512 = 3150/1512
5. 3150/1512 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 42/56 + 36/27 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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