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Add 50/35 and 12/56

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 12/56

50/35 + 12/56 is 23/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   50/35 = 50 × 8/35 × 8 = 400/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/280 + 60/280 = 400 + 60/280 = 460/280
5. 460/280 simplified gives 23/14
6. So, 50/35 + 12/56 = 23/14
   In mixed form: 19/14

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