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Add 8/98 and 2/56

8/98 + 2/56 is 23/196.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   8/98 = 8 × 4/98 × 4 = 32/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   2/56 = 2 × 7/56 × 7 = 14/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/392 + 14/392 = 32 + 14/392 = 46/392
5. 46/392 simplified gives 23/196
6. So, 8/98 + 2/56 = 23/196

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