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Add 64/30 and 50/56

1^st number: 2 4/30, 2^nd number: 50/56

64/30 + 50/56 is 1271/420.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   64/30 = 64 × 28/30 × 28 = 1792/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   50/56 = 50 × 15/56 × 15 = 750/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1792/840 + 750/840 = 1792 + 750/840 = 2542/840
5. 2542/840 simplified gives 1271/420
6. So, 64/30 + 50/56 = 1271/420
   In mixed form: 311/420

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