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Add 5/50 and 60/56

1^st number: 5/50, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

5/50 + 60/56 is 41/35.

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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,
   5/50 = 5 × 28/50 × 28 = 140/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   60/56 = 60 × 25/56 × 25 = 1500/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/1400 + 1500/1400 = 140 + 1500/1400 = 1640/1400
5. 1640/1400 simplified gives 41/35
6. So, 5/50 + 60/56 = 41/35
   In mixed form: 16/35

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