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Add 50/56 and 42/6

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

50/56 + 42/6 is 221/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   42/6 = 42 × 28/6 × 28 = 1176/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/168 + 1176/168 = 150 + 1176/168 = 1326/168
5. 1326/168 simplified gives 221/28
6. So, 50/56 + 42/6 = 221/28
   In mixed form: 725/28

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