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Add 60/56 and 50/3

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 16 2/3

60/56 + 50/3 is 745/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
   50/3 = 50 × 56/3 × 56 = 2800/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/168 + 2800/168 = 180 + 2800/168 = 2980/168
5. 2980/168 simplified gives 745/42
6. So, 60/56 + 50/3 = 745/42
   In mixed form: 1731/42

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