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Add 81/27 and 50/56

1^st number: 3 0/27, 2^nd number: 50/56

81/27 + 50/56 is 109/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   81/27 = 81 × 56/27 × 56 = 4536/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   50/56 = 50 × 27/56 × 27 = 1350/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4536/1512 + 1350/1512 = 4536 + 1350/1512 = 5886/1512
5. 5886/1512 simplified gives 109/28
6. So, 81/27 + 50/56 = 109/28
   In mixed form: 325/28

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