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Add 15/28 and 56/50

1^st number: 15/28, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

15/28 + 56/50 is 1159/700.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   15/28 = 15 × 25/28 × 25 = 375/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   56/50 = 56 × 14/50 × 14 = 784/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/700 + 784/700 = 375 + 784/700 = 1159/700
5. So, 15/28 + 56/50 = 1159/700
   In mixed form: 1459/700

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