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Add 6/50 and 56/40

1^st number: 6/50, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

6/50 + 56/40 is 38/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   6/50 = 6 × 4/50 × 4 = 24/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   56/40 = 56 × 5/40 × 5 = 280/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/200 + 280/200 = 24 + 280/200 = 304/200
5. 304/200 simplified gives 38/25
6. So, 6/50 + 56/40 = 38/25
   In mixed form: 113/25

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