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Add 50/6 and 56/15

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 3 11/15

50/6 + 56/15 is 181/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   50/6 = 50 × 5/6 × 5 = 250/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   56/15 = 56 × 2/15 × 2 = 112/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/30 + 112/30 = 250 + 112/30 = 362/30
5. 362/30 simplified gives 181/15
6. So, 50/6 + 56/15 = 181/15
   In mixed form: 121/15

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