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Add 60/16 and 50/28

1^st number: 3 12/16, 2^nd number: 1 22/28

60/16 + 50/28 is 155/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   60/16 = 60 × 7/16 × 7 = 420/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
   50/28 = 50 × 4/28 × 4 = 200/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/112 + 200/112 = 420 + 200/112 = 620/112
5. 620/112 simplified gives 155/28
6. So, 60/16 + 50/28 = 155/28
   In mixed form: 515/28

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