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Add 50/56 and 42/25

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

50/56 + 42/25 is 1801/700.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   50/56 = 50 × 25/56 × 25 = 1250/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   42/25 = 42 × 56/25 × 56 = 2352/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/1400 + 2352/1400 = 1250 + 2352/1400 = 3602/1400
5. 3602/1400 simplified gives 1801/700
6. So, 50/56 + 42/25 = 1801/700
   In mixed form: 2401/700

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