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Add 81/56 and 56/50

1^st number: 1 25/56, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

81/56 + 56/50 is 3593/1400.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   81/56 = 81 × 25/56 × 25 = 2025/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   56/50 = 56 × 28/50 × 28 = 1568/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2025/1400 + 1568/1400 = 2025 + 1568/1400 = 3593/1400
5. So, 81/56 + 56/50 = 3593/1400
   In mixed form: 2793/1400

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