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Add 56/84 and 42/3

1^st number: 56/84, 2^nd number: 14 0/3

56/84 + 42/3 is 44/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 3 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   56/84 = 56 × 1/84 × 1 = 56/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   42/3 = 42 × 28/3 × 28 = 1176/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/84 + 1176/84 = 56 + 1176/84 = 1232/84
5. 1232/84 simplified gives 44/3
6. So, 56/84 + 42/3 = 44/3
   In mixed form: 142/3

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