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Add 6/56 and 84/18

1^st number: 6/56, 2^nd number: 4 12/18

6/56 + 84/18 is 401/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   84/18 = 84 × 28/18 × 28 = 2352/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/504 + 2352/504 = 54 + 2352/504 = 2406/504
5. 2406/504 simplified gives 401/84
6. So, 6/56 + 84/18 = 401/84
   In mixed form: 465/84

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