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Add 56/20 and 14/42

1^st number: 2 16/20, 2^nd number: 14/42

56/20 + 14/42 is 47/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 42 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
   56/20 = 56 × 21/20 × 21 = 1176/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   14/42 = 14 × 10/42 × 10 = 140/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/420 + 140/420 = 1176 + 140/420 = 1316/420
5. 1316/420 simplified gives 47/15
6. So, 56/20 + 14/42 = 47/15
   In mixed form: 32/15

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