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Add 72/50 and 8/56

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 8/56

72/50 + 8/56 is 277/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   72/50 = 72 × 28/50 × 28 = 2016/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   8/56 = 8 × 25/56 × 25 = 200/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/1400 + 200/1400 = 2016 + 200/1400 = 2216/1400
5. 2216/1400 simplified gives 277/175
6. So, 72/50 + 8/56 = 277/175
   In mixed form: 1102/175

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