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Add 15/60 and 50/20

1^st number: 15/60, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

15/60 + 50/20 is 11/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   50/20 = 50 × 3/20 × 3 = 150/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/60 + 150/60 = 15 + 150/60 = 165/60
5. 165/60 simplified gives 11/4
6. So, 15/60 + 50/20 = 11/4
   In mixed form: 23/4

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