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Add 2/8 and 42/56

2/8 + 42/56 is 1/1.

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,
   2/8 = 2 × 7/8 × 7 = 14/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   42/56 = 42 × 1/56 × 1 = 42/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/56 + 42/56 = 14 + 42/56 = 56/56
5. 56/56 simplified gives 1/1
6. So, 2/8 + 42/56 = 1/1

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