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Add 56/98 and 48/35

1^st number: 56/98, 2^nd number: 1 13/35

56/98 + 48/35 is 68/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   56/98 = 56 × 5/98 × 5 = 280/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   48/35 = 48 × 14/35 × 14 = 672/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/490 + 672/490 = 280 + 672/490 = 952/490
5. 952/490 simplified gives 68/35
6. So, 56/98 + 48/35 = 68/35
   In mixed form: 133/35

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