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Add 49/56 and 54/25

1^st number: 49/56, 2^nd number: 2 4/25

49/56 + 54/25 is 607/200.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   49/56 = 49 × 25/56 × 25 = 1225/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   54/25 = 54 × 56/25 × 56 = 3024/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1225/1400 + 3024/1400 = 1225 + 3024/1400 = 4249/1400
5. 4249/1400 simplified gives 607/200
6. So, 49/56 + 54/25 = 607/200
   In mixed form: 37/200

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