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Add 42/3 and 7/56

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 7/56

42/3 + 7/56 is 113/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    42/3 = 42 × 56/3 × 56 = 2352/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/168 + 21/168 = 2352 + 21/168 = 2373/168
  5. 2373/168 simplified gives 113/8
  6. So, 42/3 + 7/56 = 113/8
    In mixed form: 141/8

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