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Add 18/60 and 10/50

18/60 + 10/50 is 1/2.

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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,
   18/60 = 18 × 5/60 × 5 = 90/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   10/50 = 10 × 6/50 × 6 = 60/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/300 + 60/300 = 90 + 60/300 = 150/300
5. 150/300 simplified gives 1/2
6. So, 18/60 + 10/50 = 1/2

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