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Add 56/8 and 35/98

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 35/98

56/8 + 35/98 is 103/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   56/8 = 56 × 49/8 × 49 = 2744/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   35/98 = 35 × 4/98 × 4 = 140/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/392 + 140/392 = 2744 + 140/392 = 2884/392
5. 2884/392 simplified gives 103/14
6. So, 56/8 + 35/98 = 103/14
   In mixed form: 75/14

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