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Add 84/3 and 60/56

1^st number: 28 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

84/3 + 60/56 is 407/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
   84/3 = 84 × 56/3 × 56 = 4704/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4704/168 + 180/168 = 4704 + 180/168 = 4884/168
5. 4884/168 simplified gives 407/14
6. So, 84/3 + 60/56 = 407/14
   In mixed form: 291/14

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