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Add 7/56 and 42/35

1st number: 7/56, 2nd number: 1 7/35

7/56 + 42/35 is 53/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    42/35 = 42 × 8/35 × 8 = 336/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/280 + 336/280 = 35 + 336/280 = 371/280
  5. 371/280 simplified gives 53/40
  6. So, 7/56 + 42/35 = 53/40
    In mixed form: 113/40

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