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Add 56/42 and 4/21

1st number: 1 14/42, 2nd number: 4/21

56/42 + 4/21 is 32/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 21 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    56/42 = 56 × 1/42 × 1 = 56/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    4/21 = 4 × 2/21 × 2 = 8/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/42 + 8/42 = 56 + 8/42 = 64/42
  5. 64/42 simplified gives 32/21
  6. So, 56/42 + 4/21 = 32/21
    In mixed form: 111/21

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