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Add 15/56 and 50/14

1^st number: 15/56, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

15/56 + 50/14 is 215/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 14 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   15/56 = 15 × 1/56 × 1 = 15/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   50/14 = 50 × 4/14 × 4 = 200/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/56 + 200/56 = 15 + 200/56 = 215/56
5. So, 15/56 + 50/14 = 215/56
   In mixed form: 347/56

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