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Add 15/56 and 50/6

1^st number: 15/56, 2^nd number: 8 2/6

15/56 + 50/6 is 1445/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   50/6 = 50 × 28/6 × 28 = 1400/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/168 + 1400/168 = 45 + 1400/168 = 1445/168
5. So, 15/56 + 50/6 = 1445/168
   In mixed form: 8101/168

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