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Add 42/56 and 14/10

1st number: 42/56, 2nd number: 1 4/10

42/56 + 14/10 is 43/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 10 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    14/10 = 14 × 28/10 × 28 = 392/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/280 + 392/280 = 210 + 392/280 = 602/280
  5. 602/280 simplified gives 43/20
  6. So, 42/56 + 14/10 = 43/20
    In mixed form: 23/20

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