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Add 81/3 and 50/56

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

81/3 + 50/56 is 781/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
   81/3 = 81 × 56/3 × 56 = 4536/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4536/168 + 150/168 = 4536 + 150/168 = 4686/168
5. 4686/168 simplified gives 781/28
6. So, 81/3 + 50/56 = 781/28
   In mixed form: 2725/28

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