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Add 30/28 and 50/56

1^st number: 1 2/28, 2^nd number: 50/56

30/28 + 50/56 is 55/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   30/28 = 30 × 2/28 × 2 = 60/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   50/56 = 50 × 1/56 × 1 = 50/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/56 + 50/56 = 60 + 50/56 = 110/56
5. 110/56 simplified gives 55/28
6. So, 30/28 + 50/56 = 55/28
   In mixed form: 127/28

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