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Add 14/42 and 7/56

14/42 + 7/56 is 11/24.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    14/42 = 14 × 4/42 × 4 = 56/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/168 + 21/168 = 56 + 21/168 = 77/168
  5. 77/168 simplified gives 11/24
  6. So, 14/42 + 7/56 = 11/24

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