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Add 50/5 and 81/60

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 21/60

50/5 + 81/60 is 227/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   50/5 = 50 × 12/5 × 12 = 600/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   81/60 = 81 × 1/60 × 1 = 81/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/60 + 81/60 = 600 + 81/60 = 681/60
5. 681/60 simplified gives 227/20
6. So, 50/5 + 81/60 = 227/20
   In mixed form: 117/20

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