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Add 50/60 and 6/56

50/60 + 6/56 is 79/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   50/60 = 50 × 14/60 × 14 = 700/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   6/56 = 6 × 15/56 × 15 = 90/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/840 + 90/840 = 700 + 90/840 = 790/840
5. 790/840 simplified gives 79/84
6. So, 50/60 + 6/56 = 79/84

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