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Add 24/98 and 64/56

1^st number: 24/98, 2^nd number: 1 8/56

24/98 + 64/56 is 68/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   24/98 = 24 × 4/98 × 4 = 96/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   64/56 = 64 × 7/56 × 7 = 448/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/392 + 448/392 = 96 + 448/392 = 544/392
5. 544/392 simplified gives 68/49
6. So, 24/98 + 64/56 = 68/49
   In mixed form: 119/49

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