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Add 56/84 and 72/42

1^st number: 56/84, 2^nd number: 1 30/42

56/84 + 72/42 is 50/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 42 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 42 × 2 = 84,
   72/42 = 72 × 2/42 × 2 = 144/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/84 + 144/84 = 56 + 144/84 = 200/84
5. 200/84 simplified gives 50/21
6. So, 56/84 + 72/42 = 50/21
   In mixed form: 28/21

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