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Add 80/56 and 1/98

1^st number: 1 24/56, 2^nd number: 1/98

80/56 + 1/98 is 141/98.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   80/56 = 80 × 7/56 × 7 = 560/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   1/98 = 1 × 4/98 × 4 = 4/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/392 + 4/392 = 560 + 4/392 = 564/392
5. 564/392 simplified gives 141/98
6. So, 80/56 + 1/98 = 141/98
   In mixed form: 143/98

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