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Add 2/84 and 28/56

2/84 + 28/56 is 11/21.

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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,
   2/84 = 2 × 2/84 × 2 = 4/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/168 + 84/168 = 4 + 84/168 = 88/168
5. 88/168 simplified gives 11/21
6. So, 2/84 + 28/56 = 11/21

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