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Add 15/5 and 50/60

1^st number: 3 0/5, 2^nd number: 50/60

15/5 + 50/60 is 23/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   15/5 = 15 × 12/5 × 12 = 180/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/60 + 50/60 = 180 + 50/60 = 230/60
5. 230/60 simplified gives 23/6
6. So, 15/5 + 50/60 = 23/6
   In mixed form: 35/6

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