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Add 98/56 and 6/84

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 6/84

98/56 + 6/84 is 51/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   98/56 = 98 × 3/56 × 3 = 294/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   6/84 = 6 × 2/84 × 2 = 12/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/168 + 12/168 = 294 + 12/168 = 306/168
5. 306/168 simplified gives 51/28
6. So, 98/56 + 6/84 = 51/28
   In mixed form: 123/28

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