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Add 50/4 and 63/56

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

50/4 + 63/56 is 109/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   50/4 = 50 × 14/4 × 14 = 700/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   63/56 = 63 × 1/56 × 1 = 63/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/56 + 63/56 = 700 + 63/56 = 763/56
5. 763/56 simplified gives 109/8
6. So, 50/4 + 63/56 = 109/8
   In mixed form: 135/8

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