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Add 30/56 and 50/36

1^st number: 30/56, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

30/56 + 50/36 is 485/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   30/56 = 30 × 9/56 × 9 = 270/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   50/36 = 50 × 14/36 × 14 = 700/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/504 + 700/504 = 270 + 700/504 = 970/504
5. 970/504 simplified gives 485/252
6. So, 30/56 + 50/36 = 485/252
   In mixed form: 1233/252

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