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Add 2/56 and 84/32

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 2 20/32

2/56 + 84/32 is 149/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
   2/56 = 2 × 4/56 × 4 = 8/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   84/32 = 84 × 7/32 × 7 = 588/224
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/224 + 588/224 = 8 + 588/224 = 596/224
5. 596/224 simplified gives 149/56
6. So, 2/56 + 84/32 = 149/56
   In mixed form: 237/56

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