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Add 56/50 and 42/64

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 42/64

56/50 + 42/64 is 1421/800.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 64 is 1600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
   56/50 = 56 × 32/50 × 32 = 1792/1600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
   42/64 = 42 × 25/64 × 25 = 1050/1600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1792/1600 + 1050/1600 = 1792 + 1050/1600 = 2842/1600
5. 2842/1600 simplified gives 1421/800
6. So, 56/50 + 42/64 = 1421/800
   In mixed form: 1621/800

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