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Add 42/20 and 56/80

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 56/80

42/20 + 56/80 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   42/20 = 42 × 4/20 × 4 = 168/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   56/80 = 56 × 1/80 × 1 = 56/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/80 + 56/80 = 168 + 56/80 = 224/80
5. 224/80 simplified gives 14/5
6. So, 42/20 + 56/80 = 14/5
   In mixed form: 24/5

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