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Add 50/25 and 54/60

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 54/60

50/25 + 54/60 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/300 + 270/300 = 600 + 270/300 = 870/300
5. 870/300 simplified gives 29/10
6. So, 50/25 + 54/60 = 29/10
   In mixed form: 29/10

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