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Add 60/72 and 50/56

60/72 + 50/56 is 145/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   60/72 = 60 × 7/72 × 7 = 420/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/504 + 450/504 = 420 + 450/504 = 870/504
5. 870/504 simplified gives 145/84
6. So, 60/72 + 50/56 = 145/84
   In mixed form: 161/84

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