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Add 6/56 and 50/35

1^st number: 6/56, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

6/56 + 50/35 is 43/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   50/35 = 50 × 8/35 × 8 = 400/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/280 + 400/280 = 30 + 400/280 = 430/280
5. 430/280 simplified gives 43/28
6. So, 6/56 + 50/35 = 43/28
   In mixed form: 115/28

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