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Add 72/56 and 5/50

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 5/50

72/56 + 5/50 is 97/70.

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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,
   72/56 = 72 × 25/56 × 25 = 1800/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   5/50 = 5 × 28/50 × 28 = 140/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/1400 + 140/1400 = 1800 + 140/1400 = 1940/1400
5. 1940/1400 simplified gives 97/70
6. So, 72/56 + 5/50 = 97/70
   In mixed form: 127/70

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