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Add 14/42 and 56/40

1^st number: 14/42, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

14/42 + 56/40 is 26/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 40 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
   14/42 = 14 × 20/42 × 20 = 280/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   56/40 = 56 × 21/40 × 21 = 1176/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/840 + 1176/840 = 280 + 1176/840 = 1456/840
5. 1456/840 simplified gives 26/15
6. So, 14/42 + 56/40 = 26/15
   In mixed form: 111/15

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