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Add 50/56 and 60/4

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 15 0/4

50/56 + 60/4 is 445/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 4 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   50/56 = 50 × 1/56 × 1 = 50/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   60/4 = 60 × 14/4 × 14 = 840/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/56 + 840/56 = 50 + 840/56 = 890/56
5. 890/56 simplified gives 445/28
6. So, 50/56 + 60/4 = 445/28
   In mixed form: 1525/28

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