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Add 15/50 and 56/8

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

15/50 + 56/8 is 73/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   15/50 = 15 × 4/50 × 4 = 60/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   56/8 = 56 × 25/8 × 25 = 1400/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/200 + 1400/200 = 60 + 1400/200 = 1460/200
5. 1460/200 simplified gives 73/10
6. So, 15/50 + 56/8 = 73/10
   In mixed form: 73/10

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