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Add 2/56 and 8/42

2/56 + 8/42 is 19/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 42 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    8/42 = 8 × 4/42 × 4 = 32/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/168 + 32/168 = 6 + 32/168 = 38/168
  5. 38/168 simplified gives 19/84
  6. So, 2/56 + 8/42 = 19/84

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