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Add 18/56 and 42/32

1^st number: 18/56, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

18/56 + 42/32 is 183/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
   18/56 = 18 × 4/56 × 4 = 72/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   42/32 = 42 × 7/32 × 7 = 294/224
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/224 + 294/224 = 72 + 294/224 = 366/224
5. 366/224 simplified gives 183/112
6. So, 18/56 + 42/32 = 183/112
   In mixed form: 171/112

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