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Add 56/50 and 6/70

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 6/70

56/50 + 6/70 is 211/175.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 70 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 70 × 5 = 350,
   6/70 = 6 × 5/70 × 5 = 30/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/350 + 30/350 = 392 + 30/350 = 422/350
5. 422/350 simplified gives 211/175
6. So, 56/50 + 6/70 = 211/175
   In mixed form: 136/175

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