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Add 98/81 and 4/56

1^st number: 1 17/81, 2^nd number: 4/56

98/81 + 4/56 is 1453/1134.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 56 is 4536
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
   98/81 = 98 × 56/81 × 56 = 5488/4536
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
   4/56 = 4 × 81/56 × 81 = 324/4536
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5488/4536 + 324/4536 = 5488 + 324/4536 = 5812/4536
5. 5812/4536 simplified gives 1453/1134
6. So, 98/81 + 4/56 = 1453/1134
   In mixed form: 1319/1134

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