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Add 50/18 and 25/56

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 25/56

50/18 + 25/56 is 1625/504.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   50/18 = 50 × 28/18 × 28 = 1400/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   25/56 = 25 × 9/56 × 9 = 225/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/504 + 225/504 = 1400 + 225/504 = 1625/504
5. So, 50/18 + 25/56 = 1625/504
   In mixed form: 3113/504

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