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Add 54/35 and 56/98

1^st number: 1 19/35, 2^nd number: 56/98

54/35 + 56/98 is 74/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   54/35 = 54 × 14/35 × 14 = 756/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   56/98 = 56 × 5/98 × 5 = 280/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/490 + 280/490 = 756 + 280/490 = 1036/490
5. 1036/490 simplified gives 74/35
6. So, 54/35 + 56/98 = 74/35
   In mixed form: 24/35

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