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Add 50/56 and 28/63

50/56 + 28/63 is 337/252.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   28/63 = 28 × 8/63 × 8 = 224/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/504 + 224/504 = 450 + 224/504 = 674/504
5. 674/504 simplified gives 337/252
6. So, 50/56 + 28/63 = 337/252
   In mixed form: 185/252

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