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Add 49/48 and 49/56

1^st number: 1 1/48, 2^nd number: 49/56

49/48 + 49/56 is 91/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   49/48 = 49 × 7/48 × 7 = 343/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   49/56 = 49 × 6/56 × 6 = 294/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   343/336 + 294/336 = 343 + 294/336 = 637/336
5. 637/336 simplified gives 91/48
6. So, 49/48 + 49/56 = 91/48
   In mixed form: 143/48

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