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Add 56/25 and 35/50

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 35/50

56/25 + 35/50 is 147/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   56/25 = 56 × 2/25 × 2 = 112/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   35/50 = 35 × 1/50 × 1 = 35/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/50 + 35/50 = 112 + 35/50 = 147/50
5. So, 56/25 + 35/50 = 147/50
   In mixed form: 247/50

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