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Add 56/84 and 4/49

56/84 + 4/49 is 110/147.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   56/84 = 56 × 7/84 × 7 = 392/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   4/49 = 4 × 12/49 × 12 = 48/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/588 + 48/588 = 392 + 48/588 = 440/588
5. 440/588 simplified gives 110/147
6. So, 56/84 + 4/49 = 110/147

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