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Add 75/50 and 56/49

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

75/50 + 56/49 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   75/50 = 75 × 49/50 × 49 = 3675/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   56/49 = 56 × 50/49 × 50 = 2800/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3675/2450 + 2800/2450 = 3675 + 2800/2450 = 6475/2450
5. 6475/2450 simplified gives 37/14
6. So, 75/50 + 56/49 = 37/14
   In mixed form: 29/14

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