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Add 60/35 and 50/56

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 50/56

60/35 + 50/56 is 73/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   60/35 = 60 × 8/35 × 8 = 480/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/280 + 250/280 = 480 + 250/280 = 730/280
5. 730/280 simplified gives 73/28
6. So, 60/35 + 50/56 = 73/28
   In mixed form: 217/28

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