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Add 56/50 and 21/36

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 21/36

56/50 + 21/36 is 511/300.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   56/50 = 56 × 18/50 × 18 = 1008/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   21/36 = 21 × 25/36 × 25 = 525/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/900 + 525/900 = 1008 + 525/900 = 1533/900
5. 1533/900 simplified gives 511/300
6. So, 56/50 + 21/36 = 511/300
   In mixed form: 1211/300

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