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Add 48/56 and 98/36

1^st number: 48/56, 2^nd number: 2 26/36

48/56 + 98/36 is 451/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   48/56 = 48 × 9/56 × 9 = 432/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   98/36 = 98 × 14/36 × 14 = 1372/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/504 + 1372/504 = 432 + 1372/504 = 1804/504
5. 1804/504 simplified gives 451/126
6. So, 48/56 + 98/36 = 451/126
   In mixed form: 373/126

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