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Add 50/2 and 63/60

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

50/2 + 63/60 is 521/20.

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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,
   63/60 = 63 × 1/60 × 1 = 63/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/60 + 63/60 = 1500 + 63/60 = 1563/60
5. 1563/60 simplified gives 521/20
6. So, 50/2 + 63/60 = 521/20
   In mixed form: 261/20

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