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Add 81/36 and 50/56

1^st number: 2 9/36, 2^nd number: 50/56

81/36 + 50/56 is 22/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   81/36 = 81 × 14/36 × 14 = 1134/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/504 + 450/504 = 1134 + 450/504 = 1584/504
5. 1584/504 simplified gives 22/7
6. So, 81/36 + 50/56 = 22/7
   In mixed form: 31/7

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