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Add 56/49 and 98/40

1^st number: 1 7/49, 2^nd number: 2 18/40

56/49 + 98/40 is 503/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
   56/49 = 56 × 40/49 × 40 = 2240/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   98/40 = 98 × 49/40 × 49 = 4802/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/1960 + 4802/1960 = 2240 + 4802/1960 = 7042/1960
5. 7042/1960 simplified gives 503/140
6. So, 56/49 + 98/40 = 503/140
   In mixed form: 383/140

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