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Add 56/3 and 81/98

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 81/98

56/3 + 81/98 is 5731/294.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   81/98 = 81 × 3/98 × 3 = 243/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5488/294 + 243/294 = 5488 + 243/294 = 5731/294
5. So, 56/3 + 81/98 = 5731/294
   In mixed form: 19145/294

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