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Add 42/9 and 8/56

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 8/56

42/9 + 8/56 is 101/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   42/9 = 42 × 56/9 × 56 = 2352/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   8/56 = 8 × 9/56 × 9 = 72/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2352/504 + 72/504 = 2352 + 72/504 = 2424/504
5. 2424/504 simplified gives 101/21
6. So, 42/9 + 8/56 = 101/21
   In mixed form: 417/21

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