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Add 98/84 and 14/56

1^st number: 1 14/84, 2^nd number: 14/56

98/84 + 14/56 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   98/84 = 98 × 2/84 × 2 = 196/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/168 + 42/168 = 196 + 42/168 = 238/168
5. 238/168 simplified gives 17/12
6. So, 98/84 + 14/56 = 17/12
   In mixed form: 15/12

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