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Add 50/75 and 45/56

50/75 + 45/56 is 247/168.

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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,
   45/56 = 45 × 75/56 × 75 = 3375/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2800/4200 + 3375/4200 = 2800 + 3375/4200 = 6175/4200
5. 6175/4200 simplified gives 247/168
6. So, 50/75 + 45/56 = 247/168
   In mixed form: 179/168

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