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Add 9/42 and 25/21

1^st number: 9/42, 2^nd number: 1 4/21

9/42 + 25/21 is 59/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 21 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   9/42 = 9 × 1/42 × 1 = 9/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   25/21 = 25 × 2/21 × 2 = 50/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   9/42 + 50/42 = 9 + 50/42 = 59/42
5. So, 9/42 + 25/21 = 59/42
   In mixed form: 117/42

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