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Add 54/56 and 1/84

54/56 + 1/84 is 41/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   1/84 = 1 × 2/84 × 2 = 2/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/168 + 2/168 = 162 + 2/168 = 164/168
5. 164/168 simplified gives 41/42
6. So, 54/56 + 1/84 = 41/42

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