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Add 50/16 and 54/28

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 1 26/28

50/16 + 54/28 is 283/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 28 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 28 × 4 = 112,
   54/28 = 54 × 4/28 × 4 = 216/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/112 + 216/112 = 350 + 216/112 = 566/112
5. 566/112 simplified gives 283/56
6. So, 50/16 + 54/28 = 283/56
   In mixed form: 53/56

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