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Add 98/56 and 54/50

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

98/56 + 54/50 is 283/100.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   54/50 = 54 × 28/50 × 28 = 1512/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/1400 + 1512/1400 = 2450 + 1512/1400 = 3962/1400
5. 3962/1400 simplified gives 283/100
6. So, 98/56 + 54/50 = 283/100
   In mixed form: 283/100

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