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Add 49/98 and 56/20

1^st number: 49/98, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

49/98 + 56/20 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 20 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   49/98 = 49 × 10/98 × 10 = 490/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   56/20 = 56 × 49/20 × 49 = 2744/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/980 + 2744/980 = 490 + 2744/980 = 3234/980
5. 3234/980 simplified gives 33/10
6. So, 49/98 + 56/20 = 33/10
   In mixed form: 33/10

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