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Add 54/56 and 60/50

1^st number: 54/56, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

54/56 + 60/50 is 303/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   54/56 = 54 × 25/56 × 25 = 1350/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   60/50 = 60 × 28/50 × 28 = 1680/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/1400 + 1680/1400 = 1350 + 1680/1400 = 3030/1400
5. 3030/1400 simplified gives 303/140
6. So, 54/56 + 60/50 = 303/140
   In mixed form: 223/140

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