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Add 50/2 and 15/60

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 15/60

50/2 + 15/60 is 101/4.

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,
   50/2 = 50 × 30/2 × 30 = 1500/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/60 + 15/60 = 1500 + 15/60 = 1515/60
5. 1515/60 simplified gives 101/4
6. So, 50/2 + 15/60 = 101/4
   In mixed form: 251/4

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