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Add 63/56 and 2/50

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 2/50

63/56 + 2/50 is 233/200.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   63/56 = 63 × 25/56 × 25 = 1575/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   2/50 = 2 × 28/50 × 28 = 56/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/1400 + 56/1400 = 1575 + 56/1400 = 1631/1400
5. 1631/1400 simplified gives 233/200
6. So, 63/56 + 2/50 = 233/200
   In mixed form: 133/200

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