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Add 98/18 and 60/56

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

98/18 + 60/56 is 821/126.

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,
   60/56 = 60 × 9/56 × 9 = 540/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/504 + 540/504 = 2744 + 540/504 = 3284/504
5. 3284/504 simplified gives 821/126
6. So, 98/18 + 60/56 = 821/126
   In mixed form: 665/126

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