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Add 50/56 and 54/20

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 2 14/20

50/56 + 54/20 is 503/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   54/20 = 54 × 14/20 × 14 = 756/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/280 + 756/280 = 250 + 756/280 = 1006/280
5. 1006/280 simplified gives 503/140
6. So, 50/56 + 54/20 = 503/140
   In mixed form: 383/140

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