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Add 56/42 and 4/5

1st number: 1 14/42, 2nd number: 4/5

56/42 + 4/5 is 32/15.

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,
    4/5 = 4 × 42/5 × 42 = 168/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/210 + 168/210 = 280 + 168/210 = 448/210
  5. 448/210 simplified gives 32/15
  6. So, 56/42 + 4/5 = 32/15
    In mixed form: 22/15

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