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Add 60/54 and 50/56

1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 50/56

60/54 + 50/56 is 505/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    60/54 = 60 × 28/54 × 28 = 1680/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    50/56 = 50 × 27/56 × 27 = 1350/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/1512 + 1350/1512 = 1680 + 1350/1512 = 3030/1512
  5. 3030/1512 simplified gives 505/252
  6. So, 60/54 + 50/56 = 505/252
    In mixed form: 21/252

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