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Add 3/50 and 56/60

3/50 + 56/60 is 149/150.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   3/50 = 3 × 6/50 × 6 = 18/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/300 + 280/300 = 18 + 280/300 = 298/300
5. 298/300 simplified gives 149/150
6. So, 3/50 + 56/60 = 149/150

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