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Add 56/42 and 35/5

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 7 0/5

56/42 + 35/5 is 25/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   56/42 = 56 × 5/42 × 5 = 280/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
   35/5 = 35 × 42/5 × 42 = 1470/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/210 + 1470/210 = 280 + 1470/210 = 1750/210
5. 1750/210 simplified gives 25/3
6. So, 56/42 + 35/5 = 25/3
   In mixed form: 81/3

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