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Add 50/36 and 49/56

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 49/56

50/36 + 49/56 is 163/72.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   49/56 = 49 × 9/56 × 9 = 441/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/504 + 441/504 = 700 + 441/504 = 1141/504
5. 1141/504 simplified gives 163/72
6. So, 50/36 + 49/56 = 163/72
   In mixed form: 219/72

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