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Add 14/3 and 84/56

1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 1 28/56

14/3 + 84/56 is 37/6.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    14/3 = 14 × 56/3 × 56 = 784/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    84/56 = 84 × 3/56 × 3 = 252/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/168 + 252/168 = 784 + 252/168 = 1036/168
  5. 1036/168 simplified gives 37/6
  6. So, 14/3 + 84/56 = 37/6
    In mixed form: 61/6

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