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Add 98/56 and 42/14

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 3 0/14

98/56 + 42/14 is 19/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 14 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   98/56 = 98 × 1/56 × 1 = 98/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   42/14 = 42 × 4/14 × 4 = 168/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/56 + 168/56 = 98 + 168/56 = 266/56
5. 266/56 simplified gives 19/4
6. So, 98/56 + 42/14 = 19/4
   In mixed form: 43/4

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