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Add 50/30 and 60/56

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

50/30 + 60/56 is 115/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   50/30 = 50 × 28/30 × 28 = 1400/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   60/56 = 60 × 15/56 × 15 = 900/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/840 + 900/840 = 1400 + 900/840 = 2300/840
5. 2300/840 simplified gives 115/42
6. So, 50/30 + 60/56 = 115/42
   In mixed form: 231/42

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