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Add 21/2 and 50/60

1^st number: 10 1/2, 2^nd number: 50/60

21/2 + 50/60 is 34/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
   21/2 = 21 × 30/2 × 30 = 630/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/60 + 50/60 = 630 + 50/60 = 680/60
5. 680/60 simplified gives 34/3
6. So, 21/2 + 50/60 = 34/3
   In mixed form: 111/3

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