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Add 50/70 and 56/81

50/70 + 56/81 is 797/567.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 81 is 5670
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
   50/70 = 50 × 81/70 × 81 = 4050/5670
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
   56/81 = 56 × 70/81 × 70 = 3920/5670
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4050/5670 + 3920/5670 = 4050 + 3920/5670 = 7970/5670
5. 7970/5670 simplified gives 797/567
6. So, 50/70 + 56/81 = 797/567
   In mixed form: 1230/567

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