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Add 15/60 and 50/4

1st number: 15/60, 2nd number: 12 2/4

15/60 + 50/4 is 51/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 4 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 4 × 15 = 60,
    50/4 = 50 × 15/4 × 15 = 750/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/60 + 750/60 = 15 + 750/60 = 765/60
  5. 765/60 simplified gives 51/4
  6. So, 15/60 + 50/4 = 51/4
    In mixed form: 123/4

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