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Add 98/56 and 98/10

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 9 8/10

98/56 + 98/10 is 231/20.

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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,
   98/10 = 98 × 28/10 × 28 = 2744/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/280 + 2744/280 = 490 + 2744/280 = 3234/280
5. 3234/280 simplified gives 231/20
6. So, 98/56 + 98/10 = 231/20
   In mixed form: 1111/20

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