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Add 10/60 and 5/50

10/60 + 5/50 is 4/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    10/60 = 10 × 5/60 × 5 = 50/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    5/50 = 5 × 6/50 × 6 = 30/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/300 + 30/300 = 50 + 30/300 = 80/300
  5. 80/300 simplified gives 4/15
  6. So, 10/60 + 5/50 = 4/15

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