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Add 56/42 and 18/80

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 18/80

56/42 + 18/80 is 187/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
   56/42 = 56 × 40/42 × 40 = 2240/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   18/80 = 18 × 21/80 × 21 = 378/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/1680 + 378/1680 = 2240 + 378/1680 = 2618/1680
5. 2618/1680 simplified gives 187/120
6. So, 56/42 + 18/80 = 187/120
   In mixed form: 167/120

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