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Add 10/50 and 8/60

10/50 + 8/60 is 1/3.

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,
   8/60 = 8 × 5/60 × 5 = 40/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/300 + 40/300 = 60 + 40/300 = 100/300
5. 100/300 simplified gives 1/3
6. So, 10/50 + 8/60 = 1/3

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