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Add 98/56 and 56/10

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 5 6/10

98/56 + 56/10 is 147/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 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 10 × 28 = 280,
   56/10 = 56 × 28/10 × 28 = 1568/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/280 + 1568/280 = 490 + 1568/280 = 2058/280
5. 2058/280 simplified gives 147/20
6. So, 98/56 + 56/10 = 147/20
   In mixed form: 77/20

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