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Add 25/2 and 56/49

1^st number: 12 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

25/2 + 56/49 is 191/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   25/2 = 25 × 49/2 × 49 = 1225/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   56/49 = 56 × 2/49 × 2 = 112/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1225/98 + 112/98 = 1225 + 112/98 = 1337/98
5. 1337/98 simplified gives 191/14
6. So, 25/2 + 56/49 = 191/14
   In mixed form: 139/14

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