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Add 36/28 and 56/50

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

36/28 + 56/50 is 421/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   36/28 = 36 × 25/28 × 25 = 900/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   56/50 = 56 × 14/50 × 14 = 784/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/700 + 784/700 = 900 + 784/700 = 1684/700
5. 1684/700 simplified gives 421/175
6. So, 36/28 + 56/50 = 421/175
   In mixed form: 271/175

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