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Add 35/56 and 42/7

1^st number: 35/56, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

35/56 + 42/7 is 53/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 7 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   35/56 = 35 × 1/56 × 1 = 35/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   42/7 = 42 × 8/7 × 8 = 336/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/56 + 336/56 = 35 + 336/56 = 371/56
5. 371/56 simplified gives 53/8
6. So, 35/56 + 42/7 = 53/8
   In mixed form: 65/8

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