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Add 98/6 and 56/36

1^st number: 16 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

98/6 + 56/36 is 161/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
   98/6 = 98 × 6/6 × 6 = 588/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   56/36 = 56 × 1/36 × 1 = 56/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/36 + 56/36 = 588 + 56/36 = 644/36
5. 644/36 simplified gives 161/9
6. So, 98/6 + 56/36 = 161/9
   In mixed form: 178/9

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