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Add 42/56 and 54/6

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 9 0/6

42/56 + 54/6 is 39/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   54/6 = 54 × 28/6 × 28 = 1512/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/168 + 1512/168 = 126 + 1512/168 = 1638/168
5. 1638/168 simplified gives 39/4
6. So, 42/56 + 54/6 = 39/4
   In mixed form: 93/4

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