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Add 42/20 and 42/56

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 42/56

42/20 + 42/56 is 57/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   42/20 = 42 × 14/20 × 14 = 588/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/280 + 210/280 = 588 + 210/280 = 798/280
5. 798/280 simplified gives 57/20
6. So, 42/20 + 42/56 = 57/20
   In mixed form: 217/20

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