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Add 40/42 and 28/56

40/42 + 28/56 is 61/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   40/42 = 40 × 4/42 × 4 = 160/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/168 + 84/168 = 160 + 84/168 = 244/168
5. 244/168 simplified gives 61/42
6. So, 40/42 + 28/56 = 61/42
   In mixed form: 119/42

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