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Add 1/2 and 42/56

1/2 + 42/56 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
    1/2 = 1 × 28/2 × 28 = 28/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    42/56 = 42 × 1/56 × 1 = 42/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/56 + 42/56 = 28 + 42/56 = 70/56
  5. 70/56 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 1/2 + 42/56 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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