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Add 6/56 and 42/96

6/56 + 42/96 is 61/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
   6/56 = 6 × 12/56 × 12 = 72/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   42/96 = 42 × 7/96 × 7 = 294/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/672 + 294/672 = 72 + 294/672 = 366/672
5. 366/672 simplified gives 61/112
6. So, 6/56 + 42/96 = 61/112

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