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Add 2/56 and 42/8

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

2/56 + 42/8 is 37/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   2/56 = 2 × 1/56 × 1 = 2/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   42/8 = 42 × 7/8 × 7 = 294/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/56 + 294/56 = 2 + 294/56 = 296/56
5. 296/56 simplified gives 37/7
6. So, 2/56 + 42/8 = 37/7
   In mixed form: 52/7

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