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Add 98/56 and 14/50

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 14/50

98/56 + 14/50 is 203/100.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   98/56 = 98 × 25/56 × 25 = 2450/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   14/50 = 14 × 28/50 × 28 = 392/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/1400 + 392/1400 = 2450 + 392/1400 = 2842/1400
5. 2842/1400 simplified gives 203/100
6. So, 98/56 + 14/50 = 203/100
   In mixed form: 23/100

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