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Add 42/36 and 49/56

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 49/56

42/36 + 49/56 is 49/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   42/36 = 42 × 14/36 × 14 = 588/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   49/56 = 49 × 9/56 × 9 = 441/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/504 + 441/504 = 588 + 441/504 = 1029/504
5. 1029/504 simplified gives 49/24
6. So, 42/36 + 49/56 = 49/24
   In mixed form: 21/24

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