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Add 56/50 and 40/56

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 40/56

56/50 + 40/56 is 321/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   56/50 = 56 × 28/50 × 28 = 1568/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   40/56 = 40 × 25/56 × 25 = 1000/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1568/1400 + 1000/1400 = 1568 + 1000/1400 = 2568/1400
5. 2568/1400 simplified gives 321/175
6. So, 56/50 + 40/56 = 321/175
   In mixed form: 1146/175

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