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Add 56/42 and 35/25

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 1 10/25

56/42 + 35/25 is 41/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   56/42 = 56 × 25/42 × 25 = 1400/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
   35/25 = 35 × 42/25 × 42 = 1470/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/1050 + 1470/1050 = 1400 + 1470/1050 = 2870/1050
5. 2870/1050 simplified gives 41/15
6. So, 56/42 + 35/25 = 41/15
   In mixed form: 211/15

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