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Add 50/63 and 56/60

50/63 + 56/60 is 544/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   50/63 = 50 × 20/63 × 20 = 1000/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
   56/60 = 56 × 21/60 × 21 = 1176/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1000/1260 + 1176/1260 = 1000 + 1176/1260 = 2176/1260
5. 2176/1260 simplified gives 544/315
6. So, 50/63 + 56/60 = 544/315
   In mixed form: 1229/315

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