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Add 56/32 and 20/42

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 20/42

56/32 + 20/42 is 187/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   56/32 = 56 × 21/32 × 21 = 1176/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   20/42 = 20 × 16/42 × 16 = 320/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/672 + 320/672 = 1176 + 320/672 = 1496/672
5. 1496/672 simplified gives 187/84
6. So, 56/32 + 20/42 = 187/84
   In mixed form: 219/84

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