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Add 56/84 and 84/98

56/84 + 84/98 is 32/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 98 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 98 × 6 = 588,
    84/98 = 84 × 6/98 × 6 = 504/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/588 + 504/588 = 392 + 504/588 = 896/588
  5. 896/588 simplified gives 32/21
  6. So, 56/84 + 84/98 = 32/21
    In mixed form: 111/21

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