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Add 60/28 and 50/16

1^st number: 2 4/28, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

60/28 + 50/16 is 295/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
   60/28 = 60 × 4/28 × 4 = 240/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   50/16 = 50 × 7/16 × 7 = 350/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/112 + 350/112 = 240 + 350/112 = 590/112
5. 590/112 simplified gives 295/56
6. So, 60/28 + 50/16 = 295/56
   In mixed form: 515/56

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