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Add 50/18 and 56/6

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 9 2/6

50/18 + 56/6 is 109/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 6 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   50/18 = 50 × 1/18 × 1 = 50/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
   56/6 = 56 × 3/6 × 3 = 168/18
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/18 + 168/18 = 50 + 168/18 = 218/18
5. 218/18 simplified gives 109/9
6. So, 50/18 + 56/6 = 109/9
   In mixed form: 121/9

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