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Add 56/16 and 70/50

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

56/16 + 70/50 is 49/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 50 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   56/16 = 56 × 25/16 × 25 = 1400/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   70/50 = 70 × 8/50 × 8 = 560/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/400 + 560/400 = 1400 + 560/400 = 1960/400
5. 1960/400 simplified gives 49/10
6. So, 56/16 + 70/50 = 49/10
   In mixed form: 49/10

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