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Add 56/50 and 12/40

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 12/40

56/50 + 12/40 is 71/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   56/50 = 56 × 4/50 × 4 = 224/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   12/40 = 12 × 5/40 × 5 = 60/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/200 + 60/200 = 224 + 60/200 = 284/200
5. 284/200 simplified gives 71/50
6. So, 56/50 + 12/40 = 71/50
   In mixed form: 121/50

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