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Add 56/50 and 54/7

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 7 5/7

56/50 + 54/7 is 1546/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   56/50 = 56 × 7/50 × 7 = 392/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
   54/7 = 54 × 50/7 × 50 = 2700/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/350 + 2700/350 = 392 + 2700/350 = 3092/350
5. 3092/350 simplified gives 1546/175
6. So, 56/50 + 54/7 = 1546/175
   In mixed form: 8146/175

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