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Add 56/98 and 2/49

56/98 + 2/49 is 30/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   56/98 = 56 × 1/98 × 1 = 56/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   2/49 = 2 × 2/49 × 2 = 4/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/98 + 4/98 = 56 + 4/98 = 60/98
5. 60/98 simplified gives 30/49
6. So, 56/98 + 2/49 = 30/49

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