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Add 98/49 and 45/56

1^st number: 2 0/49, 2^nd number: 45/56

98/49 + 45/56 is 157/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   98/49 = 98 × 8/49 × 8 = 784/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   45/56 = 45 × 7/56 × 7 = 315/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   784/392 + 315/392 = 784 + 315/392 = 1099/392
5. 1099/392 simplified gives 157/56
6. So, 98/49 + 45/56 = 157/56
   In mixed form: 245/56

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