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Add 3/56 and 56/49

1^st number: 3/56, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

3/56 + 56/49 is 67/56.

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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,
   3/56 = 3 × 7/56 × 7 = 21/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   56/49 = 56 × 8/49 × 8 = 448/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/392 + 448/392 = 21 + 448/392 = 469/392
5. 469/392 simplified gives 67/56
6. So, 3/56 + 56/49 = 67/56
   In mixed form: 111/56

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