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Add 50/16 and 35/56

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 35/56

50/16 + 35/56 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   50/16 = 50 × 7/16 × 7 = 350/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   35/56 = 35 × 2/56 × 2 = 70/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/112 + 70/112 = 350 + 70/112 = 420/112
5. 420/112 simplified gives 15/4
6. So, 50/16 + 35/56 = 15/4
   In mixed form: 33/4

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