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Add 84/6 and 8/56

1^st number: 14 0/6, 2^nd number: 8/56

84/6 + 8/56 is 99/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   84/6 = 84 × 28/6 × 28 = 2352/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   8/56 = 8 × 3/56 × 3 = 24/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2352/168 + 24/168 = 2352 + 24/168 = 2376/168
5. 2376/168 simplified gives 99/7
6. So, 84/6 + 8/56 = 99/7
   In mixed form: 141/7

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