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Add 2/49 and 4/56

2/49 + 4/56 is 11/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   2/49 = 2 × 8/49 × 8 = 16/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   4/56 = 4 × 7/56 × 7 = 28/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/392 + 28/392 = 16 + 28/392 = 44/392
5. 44/392 simplified gives 11/98
6. So, 2/49 + 4/56 = 11/98

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