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Add 14/56 and 42/35

1^st number: 14/56, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

14/56 + 42/35 is 29/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   42/35 = 42 × 8/35 × 8 = 336/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/280 + 336/280 = 70 + 336/280 = 406/280
5. 406/280 simplified gives 29/20
6. So, 14/56 + 42/35 = 29/20
   In mixed form: 19/20

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