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Add 56/16 and 50/36

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

56/16 + 50/36 is 44/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   56/16 = 56 × 9/16 × 9 = 504/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   50/36 = 50 × 4/36 × 4 = 200/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/144 + 200/144 = 504 + 200/144 = 704/144
5. 704/144 simplified gives 44/9
6. So, 56/16 + 50/36 = 44/9
   In mixed form: 48/9

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