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Add 42/5 and 56/9

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

42/5 + 56/9 is 658/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   42/5 = 42 × 9/5 × 9 = 378/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   56/9 = 56 × 5/9 × 5 = 280/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/45 + 280/45 = 378 + 280/45 = 658/45
5. So, 42/5 + 56/9 = 658/45
   In mixed form: 1428/45

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