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Add 50/56 and 2/28

50/56 + 2/28 is 27/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 28 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   50/56 = 50 × 1/56 × 1 = 50/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   2/28 = 2 × 2/28 × 2 = 4/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/56 + 4/56 = 50 + 4/56 = 54/56
5. 54/56 simplified gives 27/28
6. So, 50/56 + 2/28 = 27/28

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