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Add 48/14 and 50/56

1^st number: 3 6/14, 2^nd number: 50/56

48/14 + 50/56 is 121/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   48/14 = 48 × 4/14 × 4 = 192/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   50/56 = 50 × 1/56 × 1 = 50/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/56 + 50/56 = 192 + 50/56 = 242/56
5. 242/56 simplified gives 121/28
6. So, 48/14 + 50/56 = 121/28
   In mixed form: 49/28

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