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Add 1/56 and 50/9

1^st number: 1/56, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

1/56 + 50/9 is 2809/504.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   1/56 = 1 × 9/56 × 9 = 9/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   50/9 = 50 × 56/9 × 56 = 2800/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   9/504 + 2800/504 = 9 + 2800/504 = 2809/504
5. So, 1/56 + 50/9 = 2809/504
   In mixed form: 5289/504

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