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Add 56/20 and 50/98

1^st number: 2 16/20, 2^nd number: 50/98

56/20 + 50/98 is 811/245.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   56/20 = 56 × 49/20 × 49 = 2744/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   50/98 = 50 × 10/98 × 10 = 500/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/980 + 500/980 = 2744 + 500/980 = 3244/980
5. 3244/980 simplified gives 811/245
6. So, 56/20 + 50/98 = 811/245
   In mixed form: 376/245

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