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Add 2/49 and 84/56

1^st number: 2/49, 2^nd number: 1 28/56

2/49 + 84/56 is 151/98.

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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,
   84/56 = 84 × 7/56 × 7 = 588/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/392 + 588/392 = 16 + 588/392 = 604/392
5. 604/392 simplified gives 151/98
6. So, 2/49 + 84/56 = 151/98
   In mixed form: 153/98

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