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Add 60/49 and 50/56

1^st number: 1 11/49, 2^nd number: 50/56

60/49 + 50/56 is 415/196.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   60/49 = 60 × 8/49 × 8 = 480/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   50/56 = 50 × 7/56 × 7 = 350/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/392 + 350/392 = 480 + 350/392 = 830/392
5. 830/392 simplified gives 415/196
6. So, 60/49 + 50/56 = 415/196
   In mixed form: 223/196

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