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Add 8/4 and 50/56

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 50/56

8/4 + 50/56 is 81/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   8/4 = 8 × 14/4 × 14 = 112/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   50/56 = 50 × 1/56 × 1 = 50/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/56 + 50/56 = 112 + 50/56 = 162/56
5. 162/56 simplified gives 81/28
6. So, 8/4 + 50/56 = 81/28
   In mixed form: 225/28

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