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Add 49/56 and 42/35

1^st number: 49/56, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

49/56 + 42/35 is 83/40.

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,
   49/56 = 49 × 5/56 × 5 = 245/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   42/35 = 42 × 8/35 × 8 = 336/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/280 + 336/280 = 245 + 336/280 = 581/280
5. 581/280 simplified gives 83/40
6. So, 49/56 + 42/35 = 83/40
   In mixed form: 23/40

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