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Add 14/98 and 5/56

14/98 + 5/56 is 13/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   14/98 = 14 × 4/98 × 4 = 56/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   5/56 = 5 × 7/56 × 7 = 35/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/392 + 35/392 = 56 + 35/392 = 91/392
5. 91/392 simplified gives 13/56
6. So, 14/98 + 5/56 = 13/56

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