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Add 2/28 and 42/56

2/28 + 42/56 is 23/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    2/28 = 2 × 2/28 × 2 = 4/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    42/56 = 42 × 1/56 × 1 = 42/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/56 + 42/56 = 4 + 42/56 = 46/56
  5. 46/56 simplified gives 23/28
  6. So, 2/28 + 42/56 = 23/28

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