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Add 50/80 and 54/28

1^st number: 50/80, 2^nd number: 1 26/28

50/80 + 54/28 is 143/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 28 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
   54/28 = 54 × 20/28 × 20 = 1080/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/560 + 1080/560 = 350 + 1080/560 = 1430/560
5. 1430/560 simplified gives 143/56
6. So, 50/80 + 54/28 = 143/56
   In mixed form: 231/56

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