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Add 5/98 and 90/56

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 1 34/56

5/98 + 90/56 is 325/196.

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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,
   5/98 = 5 × 4/98 × 4 = 20/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   90/56 = 90 × 7/56 × 7 = 630/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/392 + 630/392 = 20 + 630/392 = 650/392
5. 650/392 simplified gives 325/196
6. So, 5/98 + 90/56 = 325/196
   In mixed form: 1129/196

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