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Add 50/10 and 45/60

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 45/60

50/10 + 45/60 is 23/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   50/10 = 50 × 6/10 × 6 = 300/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/60 + 45/60 = 300 + 45/60 = 345/60
5. 345/60 simplified gives 23/4
6. So, 50/10 + 45/60 = 23/4
   In mixed form: 53/4

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