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Add 75/56 and 10/50

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 10/50

75/56 + 10/50 is 431/280.

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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,
   75/56 = 75 × 25/56 × 25 = 1875/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   10/50 = 10 × 28/50 × 28 = 280/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1875/1400 + 280/1400 = 1875 + 280/1400 = 2155/1400
5. 2155/1400 simplified gives 431/280
6. So, 75/56 + 10/50 = 431/280
   In mixed form: 1151/280

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