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Add 56/50 and 5/63

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 5/63

56/50 + 5/63 is 1889/1575.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   56/50 = 56 × 63/50 × 63 = 3528/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   5/63 = 5 × 50/63 × 50 = 250/3150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/3150 + 250/3150 = 3528 + 250/3150 = 3778/3150
5. 3778/3150 simplified gives 1889/1575
6. So, 56/50 + 5/63 = 1889/1575
   In mixed form: 1314/1575

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