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Add 56/4 and 42/3

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 14 0/3

56/4 + 42/3 is 28/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   56/4 = 56 × 3/4 × 3 = 168/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
   42/3 = 42 × 4/3 × 4 = 168/12
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/12 + 168/12 = 168 + 168/12 = 336/12
5. 336/12 simplified gives 28/1
6. So, 56/4 + 42/3 = 28/1

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