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Add 64/35 and 50/56

1^st number: 1 29/35, 2^nd number: 50/56

64/35 + 50/56 is 381/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   64/35 = 64 × 8/35 × 8 = 512/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   512/280 + 250/280 = 512 + 250/280 = 762/280
5. 762/280 simplified gives 381/140
6. So, 64/35 + 50/56 = 381/140
   In mixed form: 2101/140

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