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Add 56/36 and 18/98

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 18/98

56/36 + 18/98 is 767/441.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   56/36 = 56 × 49/36 × 49 = 2744/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   18/98 = 18 × 18/98 × 18 = 324/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/1764 + 324/1764 = 2744 + 324/1764 = 3068/1764
5. 3068/1764 simplified gives 767/441
6. So, 56/36 + 18/98 = 767/441
   In mixed form: 1326/441

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