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Add 8/56 and 3/98

8/56 + 3/98 is 17/98.

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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,
   8/56 = 8 × 7/56 × 7 = 56/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   3/98 = 3 × 4/98 × 4 = 12/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/392 + 12/392 = 56 + 12/392 = 68/392
5. 68/392 simplified gives 17/98
6. So, 8/56 + 3/98 = 17/98

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