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Add 2/56 and 98/70

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 1 28/70

2/56 + 98/70 is 201/140.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 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 70 × 4 = 280,
   98/70 = 98 × 4/70 × 4 = 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 + 98/70 = 201/140
   In mixed form: 161/140

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