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Add 10/56 and 4/42

10/56 + 4/42 is 23/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 42 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    4/42 = 4 × 4/42 × 4 = 16/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/168 + 16/168 = 30 + 16/168 = 46/168
  5. 46/168 simplified gives 23/84
  6. So, 10/56 + 4/42 = 23/84

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