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Add 3/84 and 36/56

3/84 + 36/56 is 19/28.

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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,
   3/84 = 3 × 2/84 × 2 = 6/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/168 + 108/168 = 6 + 108/168 = 114/168
5. 114/168 simplified gives 19/28
6. So, 3/84 + 36/56 = 19/28

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