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Add 56/42 and 84/15

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 5 9/15

56/42 + 84/15 is 104/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 15 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 15 × 14 = 210,
   84/15 = 84 × 14/15 × 14 = 1176/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/210 + 1176/210 = 280 + 1176/210 = 1456/210
5. 1456/210 simplified gives 104/15
6. So, 56/42 + 84/15 = 104/15
   In mixed form: 614/15

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