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Add 5/60 and 50/4

1^st number: 5/60, 2^nd number: 12 2/4

5/60 + 50/4 is 151/12.

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,
   5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   50/4 = 50 × 15/4 × 15 = 750/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/60 + 750/60 = 5 + 750/60 = 755/60
5. 755/60 simplified gives 151/12
6. So, 5/60 + 50/4 = 151/12
   In mixed form: 127/12

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