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Add 6/28 and 42/56

6/28 + 42/56 is 27/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   6/28 = 6 × 2/28 × 2 = 12/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   42/56 = 42 × 1/56 × 1 = 42/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/56 + 42/56 = 12 + 42/56 = 54/56
5. 54/56 simplified gives 27/28
6. So, 6/28 + 42/56 = 27/28

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