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Add 2/98 and 56/81

2/98 + 56/81 is 2825/3969.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
   2/98 = 2 × 81/98 × 81 = 162/7938
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
   56/81 = 56 × 98/81 × 98 = 5488/7938
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/7938 + 5488/7938 = 162 + 5488/7938 = 5650/7938
5. 5650/7938 simplified gives 2825/3969
6. So, 2/98 + 56/81 = 2825/3969

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