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Add 49/28 and 50/56

1^st number: 1 21/28, 2^nd number: 50/56

49/28 + 50/56 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   49/28 = 49 × 2/28 × 2 = 98/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   50/56 = 50 × 1/56 × 1 = 50/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/56 + 50/56 = 98 + 50/56 = 148/56
5. 148/56 simplified gives 37/14
6. So, 49/28 + 50/56 = 37/14
   In mixed form: 29/14

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