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Add 98/56 and 84/27

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

98/56 + 84/27 is 175/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   98/56 = 98 × 27/56 × 27 = 2646/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   84/27 = 84 × 56/27 × 56 = 4704/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/1512 + 4704/1512 = 2646 + 4704/1512 = 7350/1512
5. 7350/1512 simplified gives 175/36
6. So, 98/56 + 84/27 = 175/36
   In mixed form: 431/36

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