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Add 50/2 and 49/56

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 49/56

50/2 + 49/56 is 207/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
   50/2 = 50 × 28/2 × 28 = 1400/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   49/56 = 49 × 1/56 × 1 = 49/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/56 + 49/56 = 1400 + 49/56 = 1449/56
5. 1449/56 simplified gives 207/8
6. So, 50/2 + 49/56 = 207/8
   In mixed form: 257/8

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