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Add 56/96 and 60/50

1^st number: 56/96, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

56/96 + 60/50 is 107/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   56/96 = 56 × 25/96 × 25 = 1400/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   60/50 = 60 × 48/50 × 48 = 2880/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/2400 + 2880/2400 = 1400 + 2880/2400 = 4280/2400
5. 4280/2400 simplified gives 107/60
6. So, 56/96 + 60/50 = 107/60
   In mixed form: 147/60

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