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Add 42/56 and 35/50

42/56 + 35/50 is 29/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    42/56 = 42 × 25/56 × 25 = 1050/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    35/50 = 35 × 28/50 × 28 = 980/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/1400 + 980/1400 = 1050 + 980/1400 = 2030/1400
  5. 2030/1400 simplified gives 29/20
  6. So, 42/56 + 35/50 = 29/20
    In mixed form: 19/20

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