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Add 4/56 and 42/60

4/56 + 42/60 is 27/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   4/56 = 4 × 15/56 × 15 = 60/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   42/60 = 42 × 14/60 × 14 = 588/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/840 + 588/840 = 60 + 588/840 = 648/840
5. 648/840 simplified gives 27/35
6. So, 4/56 + 42/60 = 27/35

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