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Add 50/28 and 35/50

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 35/50

50/28 + 35/50 is 87/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   50/28 = 50 × 25/28 × 25 = 1250/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   35/50 = 35 × 14/50 × 14 = 490/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/700 + 490/700 = 1250 + 490/700 = 1740/700
5. 1740/700 simplified gives 87/35
6. So, 50/28 + 35/50 = 87/35
   In mixed form: 217/35

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