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Add 98/56 and 16/25

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 16/25

98/56 + 16/25 is 239/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 25 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 25 × 56 = 1400,
   16/25 = 16 × 56/25 × 56 = 896/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/1400 + 896/1400 = 2450 + 896/1400 = 3346/1400
5. 3346/1400 simplified gives 239/100
6. So, 98/56 + 16/25 = 239/100
   In mixed form: 239/100

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