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Add 15/60 and 50/5

1^st number: 15/60, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

15/60 + 50/5 is 41/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 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 5 × 12 = 60,
   50/5 = 50 × 12/5 × 12 = 600/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/60 + 600/60 = 15 + 600/60 = 615/60
5. 615/60 simplified gives 41/4
6. So, 15/60 + 50/5 = 41/4
   In mixed form: 101/4

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