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Add 49/2 and 56/84

1^st number: 24 1/2, 2^nd number: 56/84

49/2 + 56/84 is 151/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   49/2 = 49 × 42/2 × 42 = 2058/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   56/84 = 56 × 1/84 × 1 = 56/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/84 + 56/84 = 2058 + 56/84 = 2114/84
5. 2114/84 simplified gives 151/6
6. So, 49/2 + 56/84 = 151/6
   In mixed form: 251/6

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