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Add 56/14 and 40/98

1^st number: 4 0/14, 2^nd number: 40/98

56/14 + 40/98 is 216/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   56/14 = 56 × 7/14 × 7 = 392/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   40/98 = 40 × 1/98 × 1 = 40/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/98 + 40/98 = 392 + 40/98 = 432/98
5. 432/98 simplified gives 216/49
6. So, 56/14 + 40/98 = 216/49
   In mixed form: 420/49

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