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Add 7/56 and 6/21

7/56 + 6/21 is 23/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 21 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   6/21 = 6 × 8/21 × 8 = 48/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/168 + 48/168 = 21 + 48/168 = 69/168
5. 69/168 simplified gives 23/56
6. So, 7/56 + 6/21 = 23/56

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