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Add 98/56 and 45/70

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 45/70

98/56 + 45/70 is 67/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 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 70 × 4 = 280,
   45/70 = 45 × 4/70 × 4 = 180/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/280 + 180/280 = 490 + 180/280 = 670/280
5. 670/280 simplified gives 67/28
6. So, 98/56 + 45/70 = 67/28
   In mixed form: 211/28

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