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Add 56/98 and 8/84

56/98 + 8/84 is 2/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   56/98 = 56 × 6/98 × 6 = 336/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   8/84 = 8 × 7/84 × 7 = 56/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/588 + 56/588 = 336 + 56/588 = 392/588
5. 392/588 simplified gives 2/3
6. So, 56/98 + 8/84 = 2/3

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