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Add 50/18 and 40/56

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 40/56

50/18 + 40/56 is 220/63.

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,
   40/56 = 40 × 9/56 × 9 = 360/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/504 + 360/504 = 1400 + 360/504 = 1760/504
5. 1760/504 simplified gives 220/63
6. So, 50/18 + 40/56 = 220/63
   In mixed form: 331/63

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