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Add 50/28 and 60/5

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 12 0/5

50/28 + 60/5 is 193/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
   60/5 = 60 × 28/5 × 28 = 1680/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/140 + 1680/140 = 250 + 1680/140 = 1930/140
5. 1930/140 simplified gives 193/14
6. So, 50/28 + 60/5 = 193/14
   In mixed form: 1311/14

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