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Add 8/98 and 70/56

1^st number: 8/98, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

8/98 + 70/56 is 261/196.

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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,
   8/98 = 8 × 4/98 × 4 = 32/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   70/56 = 70 × 7/56 × 7 = 490/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/392 + 490/392 = 32 + 490/392 = 522/392
5. 522/392 simplified gives 261/196
6. So, 8/98 + 70/56 = 261/196
   In mixed form: 165/196

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