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Add 3/50 and 56/35

1^st number: 3/50, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

3/50 + 56/35 is 83/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   56/35 = 56 × 10/35 × 10 = 560/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/350 + 560/350 = 21 + 560/350 = 581/350
5. 581/350 simplified gives 83/50
6. So, 3/50 + 56/35 = 83/50
   In mixed form: 133/50

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