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Add 2/56 and 49/35

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 1 14/35

2/56 + 49/35 is 201/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   49/35 = 49 × 8/35 × 8 = 392/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/280 + 392/280 = 10 + 392/280 = 402/280
5. 402/280 simplified gives 201/140
6. So, 2/56 + 49/35 = 201/140
   In mixed form: 161/140

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