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Add 50/28 and 9/56

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 9/56

50/28 + 9/56 is 109/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   50/28 = 50 × 2/28 × 2 = 100/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   9/56 = 9 × 1/56 × 1 = 9/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/56 + 9/56 = 100 + 9/56 = 109/56
5. So, 50/28 + 9/56 = 109/56
   In mixed form: 153/56

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