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Add 60/50 and 3/56

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 3/56

60/50 + 3/56 is 351/280.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   60/50 = 60 × 28/50 × 28 = 1680/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   3/56 = 3 × 25/56 × 25 = 75/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/1400 + 75/1400 = 1680 + 75/1400 = 1755/1400
5. 1755/1400 simplified gives 351/280
6. So, 60/50 + 3/56 = 351/280
   In mixed form: 171/280

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