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Add 50/80 and 75/56

1^st number: 50/80, 2^nd number: 1 19/56

50/80 + 75/56 is 55/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 56 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 56 × 10 = 560,
   75/56 = 75 × 10/56 × 10 = 750/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/560 + 750/560 = 350 + 750/560 = 1100/560
5. 1100/560 simplified gives 55/28
6. So, 50/80 + 75/56 = 55/28
   In mixed form: 127/28

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