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Add 5/56 and 3/49

5/56 + 3/49 is 59/392.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   5/56 = 5 × 7/56 × 7 = 35/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   3/49 = 3 × 8/49 × 8 = 24/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/392 + 24/392 = 35 + 24/392 = 59/392
5. So, 5/56 + 3/49 = 59/392

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