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Add 56/14 and 42/80

1^st number: 4 0/14, 2^nd number: 42/80

56/14 + 42/80 is 181/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
   56/14 = 56 × 40/14 × 40 = 2240/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   42/80 = 42 × 7/80 × 7 = 294/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/560 + 294/560 = 2240 + 294/560 = 2534/560
5. 2534/560 simplified gives 181/40
6. So, 56/14 + 42/80 = 181/40
   In mixed form: 421/40

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