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Add 30/56 and 50/14

1^st number: 30/56, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

30/56 + 50/14 is 115/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 14 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   30/56 = 30 × 1/56 × 1 = 30/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   50/14 = 50 × 4/14 × 4 = 200/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/56 + 200/56 = 30 + 200/56 = 230/56
5. 230/56 simplified gives 115/28
6. So, 30/56 + 50/14 = 115/28
   In mixed form: 43/28

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