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Add 6/56 and 84/24

1^st number: 6/56, 2^nd number: 3 12/24

6/56 + 84/24 is 101/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   84/24 = 84 × 7/24 × 7 = 588/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/168 + 588/168 = 18 + 588/168 = 606/168
5. 606/168 simplified gives 101/28
6. So, 6/56 + 84/24 = 101/28
   In mixed form: 317/28

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