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Add 6/56 and 27/42

6/56 + 27/42 is 3/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   27/42 = 27 × 4/42 × 4 = 108/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/168 + 108/168 = 18 + 108/168 = 126/168
5. 126/168 simplified gives 3/4
6. So, 6/56 + 27/42 = 3/4

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