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Add 50/15 and 56/35

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

50/15 + 56/35 is 74/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   50/15 = 50 × 7/15 × 7 = 350/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   56/35 = 56 × 3/35 × 3 = 168/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/105 + 168/105 = 350 + 168/105 = 518/105
5. 518/105 simplified gives 74/15
6. So, 50/15 + 56/35 = 74/15
   In mixed form: 414/15

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