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Add 4/84 and 56/80

4/84 + 56/80 is 157/210.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
   4/84 = 4 × 20/84 × 20 = 80/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   56/80 = 56 × 21/80 × 21 = 1176/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/1680 + 1176/1680 = 80 + 1176/1680 = 1256/1680
5. 1256/1680 simplified gives 157/210
6. So, 4/84 + 56/80 = 157/210

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