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Add 60/9 and 50/56

1^st number: 6 6/9, 2^nd number: 50/56

60/9 + 50/56 is 635/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   60/9 = 60 × 56/9 × 56 = 3360/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/504 + 450/504 = 3360 + 450/504 = 3810/504
5. 3810/504 simplified gives 635/84
6. So, 60/9 + 50/56 = 635/84
   In mixed form: 747/84

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