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Add 75/98 and 36/56

75/98 + 36/56 is 69/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   75/98 = 75 × 4/98 × 4 = 300/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   36/56 = 36 × 7/56 × 7 = 252/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/392 + 252/392 = 300 + 252/392 = 552/392
5. 552/392 simplified gives 69/49
6. So, 75/98 + 36/56 = 69/49
   In mixed form: 120/49

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