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Add 42/56 and 54/70

42/56 + 54/70 is 213/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 70 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 70 × 4 = 280,
    54/70 = 54 × 4/70 × 4 = 216/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/280 + 216/280 = 210 + 216/280 = 426/280
  5. 426/280 simplified gives 213/140
  6. So, 42/56 + 54/70 = 213/140
    In mixed form: 173/140

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