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Add 72/14 and 50/60

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 50/60

72/14 + 50/60 is 251/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
   72/14 = 72 × 30/14 × 30 = 2160/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/420 + 350/420 = 2160 + 350/420 = 2510/420
5. 2510/420 simplified gives 251/42
6. So, 72/14 + 50/60 = 251/42
   In mixed form: 541/42

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