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Add 49/36 and 56/98

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 56/98

49/36 + 56/98 is 487/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   49/36 = 49 × 49/36 × 49 = 2401/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   56/98 = 56 × 18/98 × 18 = 1008/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2401/1764 + 1008/1764 = 2401 + 1008/1764 = 3409/1764
5. 3409/1764 simplified gives 487/252
6. So, 49/36 + 56/98 = 487/252
   In mixed form: 1235/252

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