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Add 56/8 and 50/25

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

56/8 + 50/25 is 9/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   56/8 = 56 × 25/8 × 25 = 1400/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   50/25 = 50 × 8/25 × 8 = 400/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/200 + 400/200 = 1400 + 400/200 = 1800/200
5. 1800/200 simplified gives 9/1
6. So, 56/8 + 50/25 = 9/1

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