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Add 75/56 and 50/36

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

75/56 + 50/36 is 1375/504.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   75/56 = 75 × 9/56 × 9 = 675/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   50/36 = 50 × 14/36 × 14 = 700/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/504 + 700/504 = 675 + 700/504 = 1375/504
5. So, 75/56 + 50/36 = 1375/504
   In mixed form: 2367/504

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