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Add 56/4 and 98/84

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 14/84

56/4 + 98/84 is 91/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   56/4 = 56 × 21/4 × 21 = 1176/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   98/84 = 98 × 1/84 × 1 = 98/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/84 + 98/84 = 1176 + 98/84 = 1274/84
5. 1274/84 simplified gives 91/6
6. So, 56/4 + 98/84 = 91/6
   In mixed form: 151/6

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