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Add 56/24 and 70/42

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

56/24 + 70/42 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   56/24 = 56 × 7/24 × 7 = 392/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   70/42 = 70 × 4/42 × 4 = 280/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/168 + 280/168 = 392 + 280/168 = 672/168
5. 672/168 simplified gives 4/1
6. So, 56/24 + 70/42 = 4/1

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