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Add 50/56 and 60/5

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 12 0/5

50/56 + 60/5 is 361/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   60/5 = 60 × 56/5 × 56 = 3360/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/280 + 3360/280 = 250 + 3360/280 = 3610/280
5. 3610/280 simplified gives 361/28
6. So, 50/56 + 60/5 = 361/28
   In mixed form: 1225/28

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