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Add 50/56 and 18/16

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 1 2/16

50/56 + 18/16 is 113/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   50/56 = 50 × 2/56 × 2 = 100/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   18/16 = 18 × 7/16 × 7 = 126/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/112 + 126/112 = 100 + 126/112 = 226/112
5. 226/112 simplified gives 113/56
6. So, 50/56 + 18/16 = 113/56
   In mixed form: 21/56

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