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Add 50/75 and 35/56

50/75 + 35/56 is 31/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   50/75 = 50 × 56/75 × 56 = 2800/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   35/56 = 35 × 75/56 × 75 = 2625/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2800/4200 + 2625/4200 = 2800 + 2625/4200 = 5425/4200
5. 5425/4200 simplified gives 31/24
6. So, 50/75 + 35/56 = 31/24
   In mixed form: 17/24

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