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Add 60/56 and 50/15

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 3 5/15

60/56 + 50/15 is 185/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 15 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   60/56 = 60 × 15/56 × 15 = 900/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   50/15 = 50 × 56/15 × 56 = 2800/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/840 + 2800/840 = 900 + 2800/840 = 3700/840
5. 3700/840 simplified gives 185/42
6. So, 60/56 + 50/15 = 185/42
   In mixed form: 417/42

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