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Add 50/56 and 4/75

50/56 + 4/75 is 1987/2100.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   50/56 = 50 × 75/56 × 75 = 3750/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   4/75 = 4 × 56/75 × 56 = 224/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3750/4200 + 224/4200 = 3750 + 224/4200 = 3974/4200
5. 3974/4200 simplified gives 1987/2100
6. So, 50/56 + 4/75 = 1987/2100

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