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Add 98/6 and 48/56

1^st number: 16 2/6, 2^nd number: 48/56

98/6 + 48/56 is 361/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   98/6 = 98 × 28/6 × 28 = 2744/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   48/56 = 48 × 3/56 × 3 = 144/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/168 + 144/168 = 2744 + 144/168 = 2888/168
5. 2888/168 simplified gives 361/21
6. So, 98/6 + 48/56 = 361/21
   In mixed form: 174/21

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