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Add 50/10 and 63/56

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

50/10 + 63/56 is 49/8.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/280 + 315/280 = 1400 + 315/280 = 1715/280
5. 1715/280 simplified gives 49/8
6. So, 50/10 + 63/56 = 49/8
   In mixed form: 61/8

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