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Add 50/28 and 60/80

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 60/80

50/28 + 60/80 is 71/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
   50/28 = 50 × 20/28 × 20 = 1000/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   60/80 = 60 × 7/80 × 7 = 420/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1000/560 + 420/560 = 1000 + 420/560 = 1420/560
5. 1420/560 simplified gives 71/28
6. So, 50/28 + 60/80 = 71/28
   In mixed form: 215/28

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