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Add 42/56 and 80/25

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 3 5/25

42/56 + 80/25 is 79/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   42/56 = 42 × 25/56 × 25 = 1050/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   80/25 = 80 × 56/25 × 56 = 4480/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/1400 + 4480/1400 = 1050 + 4480/1400 = 5530/1400
5. 5530/1400 simplified gives 79/20
6. So, 42/56 + 80/25 = 79/20
   In mixed form: 319/20

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