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Add 98/5 and 42/56

1^st number: 19 3/5, 2^nd number: 42/56

98/5 + 42/56 is 407/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   98/5 = 98 × 56/5 × 56 = 5488/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5488/280 + 210/280 = 5488 + 210/280 = 5698/280
5. 5698/280 simplified gives 407/20
6. So, 98/5 + 42/56 = 407/20
   In mixed form: 207/20

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