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Add 49/56 and 98/20

1^st number: 49/56, 2^nd number: 4 18/20

49/56 + 98/20 is 231/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   49/56 = 49 × 5/56 × 5 = 245/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   98/20 = 98 × 14/20 × 14 = 1372/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/280 + 1372/280 = 245 + 1372/280 = 1617/280
5. 1617/280 simplified gives 231/40
6. So, 49/56 + 98/20 = 231/40
   In mixed form: 531/40

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