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Add 56/5 and 36/42

1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 36/42

56/5 + 36/42 is 422/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
    56/5 = 56 × 42/5 × 42 = 2352/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/210 + 180/210 = 2352 + 180/210 = 2532/210
  5. 2532/210 simplified gives 422/35
  6. So, 56/5 + 36/42 = 422/35
    In mixed form: 122/35

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