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Add 14/84 and 7/56

14/84 + 7/56 is 7/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   14/84 = 14 × 2/84 × 2 = 28/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/168 + 21/168 = 28 + 21/168 = 49/168
5. 49/168 simplified gives 7/24
6. So, 14/84 + 7/56 = 7/24

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