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Add 98/56 and 10/20

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 10/20

98/56 + 10/20 is 9/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   98/56 = 98 × 5/56 × 5 = 490/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   10/20 = 10 × 14/20 × 14 = 140/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/280 + 140/280 = 490 + 140/280 = 630/280
5. 630/280 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 98/56 + 10/20 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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