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Add 48/56 and 42/25

1^st number: 48/56, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

48/56 + 42/25 is 444/175.

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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,
   48/56 = 48 × 25/56 × 25 = 1200/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   42/25 = 42 × 56/25 × 56 = 2352/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/1400 + 2352/1400 = 1200 + 2352/1400 = 3552/1400
5. 3552/1400 simplified gives 444/175
6. So, 48/56 + 42/25 = 444/175
   In mixed form: 294/175

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