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Add 50/35 and 36/56

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 36/56

50/35 + 36/56 is 29/14.

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,
   36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/280 + 180/280 = 400 + 180/280 = 580/280
5. 580/280 simplified gives 29/14
6. So, 50/35 + 36/56 = 29/14
   In mixed form: 21/14

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