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Add 50/36 and 48/56

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 48/56

50/36 + 48/56 is 283/126.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   50/36 = 50 × 14/36 × 14 = 700/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   48/56 = 48 × 9/56 × 9 = 432/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/504 + 432/504 = 700 + 432/504 = 1132/504
5. 1132/504 simplified gives 283/126
6. So, 50/36 + 48/56 = 283/126
   In mixed form: 231/126

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