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Add 56/42 and 63/8

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

56/42 + 63/8 is 221/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   56/42 = 56 × 4/42 × 4 = 224/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   63/8 = 63 × 21/8 × 21 = 1323/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/168 + 1323/168 = 224 + 1323/168 = 1547/168
5. 1547/168 simplified gives 221/24
6. So, 56/42 + 63/8 = 221/24
   In mixed form: 95/24

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