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Add 50/18 and 60/28

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 2 4/28

50/18 + 60/28 is 310/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 28 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   50/18 = 50 × 14/18 × 14 = 700/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   60/28 = 60 × 9/28 × 9 = 540/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/252 + 540/252 = 700 + 540/252 = 1240/252
5. 1240/252 simplified gives 310/63
6. So, 50/18 + 60/28 = 310/63
   In mixed form: 458/63

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