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Add 56/42 and 56/63

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 56/63

56/42 + 56/63 is 20/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 63 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 63 × 2 = 126,
   56/63 = 56 × 2/63 × 2 = 112/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/126 + 112/126 = 168 + 112/126 = 280/126
5. 280/126 simplified gives 20/9
6. So, 56/42 + 56/63 = 20/9
   In mixed form: 22/9

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