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Add 42/4 and 14/56

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 14/56

42/4 + 14/56 is 43/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   42/4 = 42 × 14/4 × 14 = 588/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   14/56 = 14 × 1/56 × 1 = 14/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/56 + 14/56 = 588 + 14/56 = 602/56
5. 602/56 simplified gives 43/4
6. So, 42/4 + 14/56 = 43/4
   In mixed form: 103/4

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