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Add 2/49 and 8/56

2/49 + 8/56 is 9/49.

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,
   8/56 = 8 × 7/56 × 7 = 56/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/392 + 56/392 = 16 + 56/392 = 72/392
5. 72/392 simplified gives 9/49
6. So, 2/49 + 8/56 = 9/49

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