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Add 50/14 and 72/60

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

50/14 + 72/60 is 167/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
   50/14 = 50 × 30/14 × 30 = 1500/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   72/60 = 72 × 7/60 × 7 = 504/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/420 + 504/420 = 1500 + 504/420 = 2004/420
5. 2004/420 simplified gives 167/35
6. So, 50/14 + 72/60 = 167/35
   In mixed form: 427/35

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