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Add 14/60 and 56/50

1^st number: 14/60, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

14/60 + 56/50 is 203/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   14/60 = 14 × 5/60 × 5 = 70/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   56/50 = 56 × 6/50 × 6 = 336/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/300 + 336/300 = 70 + 336/300 = 406/300
5. 406/300 simplified gives 203/150
6. So, 14/60 + 56/50 = 203/150
   In mixed form: 153/150

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