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Add 8/56 and 42/3

1st number: 8/56, 2nd number: 14 0/3

8/56 + 42/3 is 99/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 3 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    8/56 = 8 × 3/56 × 3 = 24/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    42/3 = 42 × 56/3 × 56 = 2352/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/168 + 2352/168 = 24 + 2352/168 = 2376/168
  5. 2376/168 simplified gives 99/7
  6. So, 8/56 + 42/3 = 99/7
    In mixed form: 141/7

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