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Add 81/50 and 20/56

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 20/56

81/50 + 20/56 is 346/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   81/50 = 81 × 28/50 × 28 = 2268/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   20/56 = 20 × 25/56 × 25 = 500/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2268/1400 + 500/1400 = 2268 + 500/1400 = 2768/1400
5. 2768/1400 simplified gives 346/175
6. So, 81/50 + 20/56 = 346/175
   In mixed form: 1171/175

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