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Add 2/49 and 56/48

1^st number: 2/49, 2^nd number: 1 8/48

2/49 + 56/48 is 355/294.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
   2/49 = 2 × 48/49 × 48 = 96/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   56/48 = 56 × 49/48 × 49 = 2744/2352
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/2352 + 2744/2352 = 96 + 2744/2352 = 2840/2352
5. 2840/2352 simplified gives 355/294
6. So, 2/49 + 56/48 = 355/294
   In mixed form: 161/294

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