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Add 15/50 and 56/7

1^st number: 15/50, 2^nd number: 8 0/7

15/50 + 56/7 is 83/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
   56/7 = 56 × 50/7 × 50 = 2800/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/350 + 2800/350 = 105 + 2800/350 = 2905/350
5. 2905/350 simplified gives 83/10
6. So, 15/50 + 56/7 = 83/10
   In mixed form: 83/10

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