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Add 50/35 and 20/56

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 20/56

50/35 + 20/56 is 25/14.

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,
   20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/280 + 100/280 = 400 + 100/280 = 500/280
5. 500/280 simplified gives 25/14
6. So, 50/35 + 20/56 = 25/14
   In mixed form: 111/14

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