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Add 56/64 and 70/50

1^st number: 56/64, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

56/64 + 70/50 is 91/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
   56/64 = 56 × 25/64 × 25 = 1400/1600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
   70/50 = 70 × 32/50 × 32 = 2240/1600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/1600 + 2240/1600 = 1400 + 2240/1600 = 3640/1600
5. 3640/1600 simplified gives 91/40
6. So, 56/64 + 70/50 = 91/40
   In mixed form: 211/40

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