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Add 50/56 and 60/3

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 20 0/3

50/56 + 60/3 is 585/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
   60/3 = 60 × 56/3 × 56 = 3360/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/168 + 3360/168 = 150 + 3360/168 = 3510/168
5. 3510/168 simplified gives 585/28
6. So, 50/56 + 60/3 = 585/28
   In mixed form: 2025/28

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