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Add 50/28 and 80/5

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 16 0/5

50/28 + 80/5 is 249/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
   80/5 = 80 × 28/5 × 28 = 2240/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/140 + 2240/140 = 250 + 2240/140 = 2490/140
5. 2490/140 simplified gives 249/14
6. So, 50/28 + 80/5 = 249/14
   In mixed form: 1711/14

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