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Add 42/56 and 36/35

1st number: 42/56, 2nd number: 1 1/35

42/56 + 36/35 is 249/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 35 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 35 × 8 = 280,
    36/35 = 36 × 8/35 × 8 = 288/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/280 + 288/280 = 210 + 288/280 = 498/280
  5. 498/280 simplified gives 249/140
  6. So, 42/56 + 36/35 = 249/140
    In mixed form: 1109/140

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