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Add 50/35 and 27/56

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 27/56

50/35 + 27/56 is 107/56.

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,
   27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/280 + 135/280 = 400 + 135/280 = 535/280
5. 535/280 simplified gives 107/56
6. So, 50/35 + 27/56 = 107/56
   In mixed form: 151/56

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