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Add 3/98 and 56/36

1^st number: 3/98, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

3/98 + 56/36 is 1399/882.

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,
   3/98 = 3 × 18/98 × 18 = 54/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   56/36 = 56 × 49/36 × 49 = 2744/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/1764 + 2744/1764 = 54 + 2744/1764 = 2798/1764
5. 2798/1764 simplified gives 1399/882
6. So, 3/98 + 56/36 = 1399/882
   In mixed form: 1517/882

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