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Add 2/98 and 56/36

1^st number: 2/98, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

2/98 + 56/36 is 695/441.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   2/98 = 2 × 18/98 × 18 = 36/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   56/36 = 56 × 49/36 × 49 = 2744/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/1764 + 2744/1764 = 36 + 2744/1764 = 2780/1764
5. 2780/1764 simplified gives 695/441
6. So, 2/98 + 56/36 = 695/441
   In mixed form: 1254/441

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