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Add 49/98 and 4/56

49/98 + 4/56 is 4/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   49/98 = 49 × 4/98 × 4 = 196/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   4/56 = 4 × 7/56 × 7 = 28/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/392 + 28/392 = 196 + 28/392 = 224/392
5. 224/392 simplified gives 4/7
6. So, 49/98 + 4/56 = 4/7

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