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Add 10/50 and 18/60

10/50 + 18/60 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   10/50 = 10 × 6/50 × 6 = 60/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   18/60 = 18 × 5/60 × 5 = 90/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/300 + 90/300 = 60 + 90/300 = 150/300
5. 150/300 simplified gives 1/2
6. So, 10/50 + 18/60 = 1/2

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