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Add 56/63 and 8/50

56/63 + 8/50 is 236/225.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   56/63 = 56 × 50/63 × 50 = 2800/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   8/50 = 8 × 63/50 × 63 = 504/3150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2800/3150 + 504/3150 = 2800 + 504/3150 = 3304/3150
5. 3304/3150 simplified gives 236/225
6. So, 56/63 + 8/50 = 236/225
   In mixed form: 111/225

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