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Add 56/20 and 70/98

1^st number: 2 16/20, 2^nd number: 70/98

56/20 + 70/98 is 123/35.

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,
   70/98 = 70 × 10/98 × 10 = 700/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/980 + 700/980 = 2744 + 700/980 = 3444/980
5. 3444/980 simplified gives 123/35
6. So, 56/20 + 70/98 = 123/35
   In mixed form: 318/35

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