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Add 2/49 and 56/8

1^st number: 2/49, 2^nd number: 7 0/8

2/49 + 56/8 is 345/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 8 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 8 × 49 = 392,
   56/8 = 56 × 49/8 × 49 = 2744/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/392 + 2744/392 = 16 + 2744/392 = 2760/392
5. 2760/392 simplified gives 345/49
6. So, 2/49 + 56/8 = 345/49
   In mixed form: 72/49

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