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Add 60/24 and 50/56

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 50/56

60/24 + 50/56 is 95/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   60/24 = 60 × 7/24 × 7 = 420/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/168 + 150/168 = 420 + 150/168 = 570/168
5. 570/168 simplified gives 95/28
6. So, 60/24 + 50/56 = 95/28
   In mixed form: 311/28

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