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Add 84/56 and 3/49

1^st number: 1 28/56, 2^nd number: 3/49

84/56 + 3/49 is 153/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   84/56 = 84 × 7/56 × 7 = 588/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   3/49 = 3 × 8/49 × 8 = 24/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/392 + 24/392 = 588 + 24/392 = 612/392
5. 612/392 simplified gives 153/98
6. So, 84/56 + 3/49 = 153/98
   In mixed form: 155/98

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