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Add 56/10 and 18/42

1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 18/42

56/10 + 18/42 is 211/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    56/10 = 56 × 21/10 × 21 = 1176/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    18/42 = 18 × 5/42 × 5 = 90/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/210 + 90/210 = 1176 + 90/210 = 1266/210
  5. 1266/210 simplified gives 211/35
  6. So, 56/10 + 18/42 = 211/35
    In mixed form: 61/35

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