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Add 98/25 and 4/56

1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 4/56

98/25 + 4/56 is 1397/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    98/25 = 98 × 56/25 × 56 = 5488/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    4/56 = 4 × 25/56 × 25 = 100/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5488/1400 + 100/1400 = 5488 + 100/1400 = 5588/1400
  5. 5588/1400 simplified gives 1397/350
  6. So, 98/25 + 4/56 = 1397/350
    In mixed form: 3347/350

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