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Add 6/42 and 56/15

1^st number: 6/42, 2^nd number: 3 11/15

6/42 + 56/15 is 407/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 15 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
   56/15 = 56 × 14/15 × 14 = 784/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/210 + 784/210 = 30 + 784/210 = 814/210
5. 814/210 simplified gives 407/105
6. So, 6/42 + 56/15 = 407/105
   In mixed form: 392/105

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