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Add 50/20 and 60/75

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 60/75

50/20 + 60/75 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   50/20 = 50 × 15/20 × 15 = 750/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   60/75 = 60 × 4/75 × 4 = 240/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/300 + 240/300 = 750 + 240/300 = 990/300
5. 990/300 simplified gives 33/10
6. So, 50/20 + 60/75 = 33/10
   In mixed form: 33/10

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