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Add 56/35 and 50/30

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

56/35 + 50/30 is 49/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   56/35 = 56 × 6/35 × 6 = 336/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   50/30 = 50 × 7/30 × 7 = 350/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/210 + 350/210 = 336 + 350/210 = 686/210
5. 686/210 simplified gives 49/15
6. So, 56/35 + 50/30 = 49/15
   In mixed form: 34/15

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