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Add 70/56 and 20/98

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 20/98

70/56 + 20/98 is 285/196.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   70/56 = 70 × 7/56 × 7 = 490/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   20/98 = 20 × 4/98 × 4 = 80/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/392 + 80/392 = 490 + 80/392 = 570/392
5. 570/392 simplified gives 285/196
6. So, 70/56 + 20/98 = 285/196
   In mixed form: 189/196

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