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Add 20/56 and 50/49

1^st number: 20/56, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

20/56 + 50/49 is 135/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   20/56 = 20 × 7/56 × 7 = 140/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   50/49 = 50 × 8/49 × 8 = 400/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/392 + 400/392 = 140 + 400/392 = 540/392
5. 540/392 simplified gives 135/98
6. So, 20/56 + 50/49 = 135/98
   In mixed form: 137/98

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