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Add 4/6 and 42/56

4/6 + 42/56 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    4/6 = 4 × 28/6 × 28 = 112/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/168 + 126/168 = 112 + 126/168 = 238/168
  5. 238/168 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 4/6 + 42/56 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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