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Add 42/56 and 35/4

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 8 3/4

42/56 + 35/4 is 19/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 4 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   42/56 = 42 × 1/56 × 1 = 42/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   35/4 = 35 × 14/4 × 14 = 490/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/56 + 490/56 = 42 + 490/56 = 532/56
5. 532/56 simplified gives 19/2
6. So, 42/56 + 35/4 = 19/2
   In mixed form: 91/2

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