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Add 35/50 and 75/56

1^st number: 35/50, 2^nd number: 1 19/56

35/50 + 75/56 is 571/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   35/50 = 35 × 28/50 × 28 = 980/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   75/56 = 75 × 25/56 × 25 = 1875/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/1400 + 1875/1400 = 980 + 1875/1400 = 2855/1400
5. 2855/1400 simplified gives 571/280
6. So, 35/50 + 75/56 = 571/280
   In mixed form: 211/280

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