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Add 56/42 and 20/40

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 20/40

56/42 + 20/40 is 11/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 40 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
   56/42 = 56 × 20/42 × 20 = 1120/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   20/40 = 20 × 21/40 × 21 = 420/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/840 + 420/840 = 1120 + 420/840 = 1540/840
5. 1540/840 simplified gives 11/6
6. So, 56/42 + 20/40 = 11/6
   In mixed form: 15/6

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