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Add 56/28 and 40/98

1^st number: 2 0/28, 2^nd number: 40/98

56/28 + 40/98 is 118/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   56/28 = 56 × 7/28 × 7 = 392/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   40/98 = 40 × 2/98 × 2 = 80/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/196 + 80/196 = 392 + 80/196 = 472/196
5. 472/196 simplified gives 118/49
6. So, 56/28 + 40/98 = 118/49
   In mixed form: 220/49

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