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Add 60/42 and 20/56

1st number: 1 18/42, 2nd number: 20/56

60/42 + 20/56 is 25/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    60/42 = 60 × 4/42 × 4 = 240/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/168 + 60/168 = 240 + 60/168 = 300/168
  5. 300/168 simplified gives 25/14
  6. So, 60/42 + 20/56 = 25/14
    In mixed form: 111/14

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