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Add 56/50 and 7/81

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 7/81

56/50 + 7/81 is 2443/2025.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
   56/50 = 56 × 81/50 × 81 = 4536/4050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
   7/81 = 7 × 50/81 × 50 = 350/4050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4536/4050 + 350/4050 = 4536 + 350/4050 = 4886/4050
5. 4886/4050 simplified gives 2443/2025
6. So, 56/50 + 7/81 = 2443/2025
   In mixed form: 1418/2025

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