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Add 7/42 and 3/56

7/42 + 3/56 is 37/168.

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,
   7/42 = 7 × 4/42 × 4 = 28/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/168 + 9/168 = 28 + 9/168 = 37/168
5. So, 7/42 + 3/56 = 37/168

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