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Add 5/60 and 50/40

1st number: 5/60, 2nd number: 1 10/40

5/60 + 50/40 is 4/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    5/60 = 5 × 2/60 × 2 = 10/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/120 + 150/120 = 10 + 150/120 = 160/120
  5. 160/120 simplified gives 4/3
  6. So, 5/60 + 50/40 = 4/3
    In mixed form: 11/3

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