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Add 56/28 and 1/42

1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 1/42

56/28 + 1/42 is 85/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    56/28 = 56 × 3/28 × 3 = 168/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    1/42 = 1 × 2/42 × 2 = 2/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/84 + 2/84 = 168 + 2/84 = 170/84
  5. 170/84 simplified gives 85/42
  6. So, 56/28 + 1/42 = 85/42
    In mixed form: 21/42

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