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Add 15/5 and 50/56

1^st number: 3 0/5, 2^nd number: 50/56

15/5 + 50/56 is 109/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   15/5 = 15 × 56/5 × 56 = 840/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/280 + 250/280 = 840 + 250/280 = 1090/280
5. 1090/280 simplified gives 109/28
6. So, 15/5 + 50/56 = 109/28
   In mixed form: 325/28

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