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Add 56/42 and 36/9

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 4 0/9

56/42 + 36/9 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   56/42 = 56 × 3/42 × 3 = 168/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   36/9 = 36 × 14/9 × 14 = 504/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/126 + 504/126 = 168 + 504/126 = 672/126
5. 672/126 simplified gives 16/3
6. So, 56/42 + 36/9 = 16/3
   In mixed form: 51/3

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