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Add 98/56 and 90/35

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 2 20/35

98/56 + 90/35 is 121/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 35 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 35 × 8 = 280,
   90/35 = 90 × 8/35 × 8 = 720/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/280 + 720/280 = 490 + 720/280 = 1210/280
5. 1210/280 simplified gives 121/28
6. So, 98/56 + 90/35 = 121/28
   In mixed form: 49/28

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