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Add 49/42 and 7/56

1st number: 1 7/42, 2nd number: 7/56

49/42 + 7/56 is 31/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    49/42 = 49 × 4/42 × 4 = 196/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/168 + 21/168 = 196 + 21/168 = 217/168
  5. 217/168 simplified gives 31/24
  6. So, 49/42 + 7/56 = 31/24
    In mixed form: 17/24

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