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Add 56/3 and 49/84

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 49/84

56/3 + 49/84 is 77/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   56/3 = 56 × 28/3 × 28 = 1568/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   49/84 = 49 × 1/84 × 1 = 49/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1568/84 + 49/84 = 1568 + 49/84 = 1617/84
5. 1617/84 simplified gives 77/4
6. So, 56/3 + 49/84 = 77/4
   In mixed form: 191/4

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