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Add 50/10 and 30/56

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 30/56

50/10 + 30/56 is 155/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   50/10 = 50 × 28/10 × 28 = 1400/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/280 + 150/280 = 1400 + 150/280 = 1550/280
5. 1550/280 simplified gives 155/28
6. So, 50/10 + 30/56 = 155/28
   In mixed form: 515/28

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