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Add 14/8 and 42/56

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 42/56

14/8 + 42/56 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   14/8 = 14 × 7/8 × 7 = 98/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   42/56 = 42 × 1/56 × 1 = 42/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/56 + 42/56 = 98 + 42/56 = 140/56
5. 140/56 simplified gives 5/2
6. So, 14/8 + 42/56 = 5/2
   In mixed form: 21/2

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