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Add 15/50 and 60/56

1^st number: 15/50, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

15/50 + 60/56 is 48/35.

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,
   15/50 = 15 × 28/50 × 28 = 420/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   60/56 = 60 × 25/56 × 25 = 1500/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/1400 + 1500/1400 = 420 + 1500/1400 = 1920/1400
5. 1920/1400 simplified gives 48/35
6. So, 15/50 + 60/56 = 48/35
   In mixed form: 113/35

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