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Add 5/42 and 54/56

5/42 + 54/56 is 13/12.

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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,
   5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/168 + 162/168 = 20 + 162/168 = 182/168
5. 182/168 simplified gives 13/12
6. So, 5/42 + 54/56 = 13/12
   In mixed form: 11/12

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