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Add 20/56 and 2/42

20/56 + 2/42 is 17/42.

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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,
   20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   2/42 = 2 × 4/42 × 4 = 8/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/168 + 8/168 = 60 + 8/168 = 68/168
5. 68/168 simplified gives 17/42
6. So, 20/56 + 2/42 = 17/42

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