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Add 56/8 and 20/42

1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 20/42

56/8 + 20/42 is 157/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 42 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    56/8 = 56 × 21/8 × 21 = 1176/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    20/42 = 20 × 4/42 × 4 = 80/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/168 + 80/168 = 1176 + 80/168 = 1256/168
  5. 1256/168 simplified gives 157/21
  6. So, 56/8 + 20/42 = 157/21
    In mixed form: 710/21

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