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Add 56/84 and 35/25

1^st number: 56/84, 2^nd number: 1 10/25

56/84 + 35/25 is 31/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   56/84 = 56 × 25/84 × 25 = 1400/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   35/25 = 35 × 84/25 × 84 = 2940/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/2100 + 2940/2100 = 1400 + 2940/2100 = 4340/2100
5. 4340/2100 simplified gives 31/15
6. So, 56/84 + 35/25 = 31/15
   In mixed form: 21/15

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