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Add 56/4 and 84/6

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 14 0/6

56/4 + 84/6 is 28/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   56/4 = 56 × 3/4 × 3 = 168/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   84/6 = 84 × 2/6 × 2 = 168/12
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/12 + 168/12 = 168 + 168/12 = 336/12
5. 336/12 simplified gives 28/1
6. So, 56/4 + 84/6 = 28/1

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