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Add 3/56 and 50/72

3/56 + 50/72 is 377/504.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   3/56 = 3 × 9/56 × 9 = 27/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   27/504 + 350/504 = 27 + 350/504 = 377/504
5. So, 3/56 + 50/72 = 377/504

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