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Add 36/30 and 50/56

1^st number: 1 6/30, 2^nd number: 50/56

36/30 + 50/56 is 293/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   36/30 = 36 × 28/30 × 28 = 1008/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   50/56 = 50 × 15/56 × 15 = 750/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/840 + 750/840 = 1008 + 750/840 = 1758/840
5. 1758/840 simplified gives 293/140
6. So, 36/30 + 50/56 = 293/140
   In mixed form: 213/140

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