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Add 56/3 and 63/98

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 63/98

56/3 + 63/98 is 811/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
   56/3 = 56 × 98/3 × 98 = 5488/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   63/98 = 63 × 3/98 × 3 = 189/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5488/294 + 189/294 = 5488 + 189/294 = 5677/294
5. 5677/294 simplified gives 811/42
6. So, 56/3 + 63/98 = 811/42
   In mixed form: 1913/42

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