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Add 4/56 and 42/6

1st number: 4/56, 2nd number: 7 0/6

4/56 + 42/6 is 99/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 6 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    4/56 = 4 × 3/56 × 3 = 12/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    42/6 = 42 × 28/6 × 28 = 1176/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/168 + 1176/168 = 12 + 1176/168 = 1188/168
  5. 1188/168 simplified gives 99/14
  6. So, 4/56 + 42/6 = 99/14
    In mixed form: 71/14

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