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Add 56/98 and 25/8

1^st number: 56/98, 2^nd number: 3 1/8

56/98 + 25/8 is 207/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 8 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   56/98 = 56 × 4/98 × 4 = 224/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   25/8 = 25 × 49/8 × 49 = 1225/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/392 + 1225/392 = 224 + 1225/392 = 1449/392
5. 1449/392 simplified gives 207/56
6. So, 56/98 + 25/8 = 207/56
   In mixed form: 339/56

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