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Add 15/56 and 50/16

1^st number: 15/56, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

15/56 + 50/16 is 95/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   15/56 = 15 × 2/56 × 2 = 30/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   50/16 = 50 × 7/16 × 7 = 350/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/112 + 350/112 = 30 + 350/112 = 380/112
5. 380/112 simplified gives 95/28
6. So, 15/56 + 50/16 = 95/28
   In mixed form: 311/28

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