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Add 98/18 and 21/56

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 21/56

98/18 + 21/56 is 419/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   98/18 = 98 × 28/18 × 28 = 2744/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   21/56 = 21 × 9/56 × 9 = 189/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/504 + 189/504 = 2744 + 189/504 = 2933/504
5. 2933/504 simplified gives 419/72
6. So, 98/18 + 21/56 = 419/72
   In mixed form: 559/72

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