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Add 5/4 and 50/60

1^st number: 1 1/4, 2^nd number: 50/60

5/4 + 50/60 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   5/4 = 5 × 15/4 × 15 = 75/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/60 + 50/60 = 75 + 50/60 = 125/60
5. 125/60 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 5/4 + 50/60 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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