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Add 60/36 and 50/56

1^st number: 1 24/36, 2^nd number: 50/56

60/36 + 50/56 is 215/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   60/36 = 60 × 14/36 × 14 = 840/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/504 + 450/504 = 840 + 450/504 = 1290/504
5. 1290/504 simplified gives 215/84
6. So, 60/36 + 50/56 = 215/84
   In mixed form: 247/84

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