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Add 70/56 and 98/50

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

70/56 + 98/50 is 321/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   70/56 = 70 × 25/56 × 25 = 1750/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   98/50 = 98 × 28/50 × 28 = 2744/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/1400 + 2744/1400 = 1750 + 2744/1400 = 4494/1400
5. 4494/1400 simplified gives 321/100
6. So, 70/56 + 98/50 = 321/100
   In mixed form: 321/100

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