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Add 28/56 and 50/16

1^st number: 28/56, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

28/56 + 50/16 is 29/8.

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,
   28/56 = 28 × 2/56 × 2 = 56/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   50/16 = 50 × 7/16 × 7 = 350/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/112 + 350/112 = 56 + 350/112 = 406/112
5. 406/112 simplified gives 29/8
6. So, 28/56 + 50/16 = 29/8
   In mixed form: 35/8

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