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Add 14/56 and 6/84

14/56 + 6/84 is 9/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   6/84 = 6 × 2/84 × 2 = 12/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/168 + 12/168 = 42 + 12/168 = 54/168
5. 54/168 simplified gives 9/28
6. So, 14/56 + 6/84 = 9/28

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