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Add 21/56 and 42/14

1^st number: 21/56, 2^nd number: 3 0/14

21/56 + 42/14 is 27/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 14 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   21/56 = 21 × 1/56 × 1 = 21/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   42/14 = 42 × 4/14 × 4 = 168/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/56 + 168/56 = 21 + 168/56 = 189/56
5. 189/56 simplified gives 27/8
6. So, 21/56 + 42/14 = 27/8
   In mixed form: 33/8

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