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Add 8/50 and 56/49

1^st number: 8/50, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

8/50 + 56/49 is 228/175.

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,
   8/50 = 8 × 49/50 × 49 = 392/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   56/49 = 56 × 50/49 × 50 = 2800/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/2450 + 2800/2450 = 392 + 2800/2450 = 3192/2450
5. 3192/2450 simplified gives 228/175
6. So, 8/50 + 56/49 = 228/175
   In mixed form: 153/175

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