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Add 56/30 and 8/50

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 8/50

56/30 + 8/50 is 152/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   56/30 = 56 × 5/30 × 5 = 280/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/150 + 24/150 = 280 + 24/150 = 304/150
5. 304/150 simplified gives 152/75
6. So, 56/30 + 8/50 = 152/75
   In mixed form: 22/75

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