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Add 50/6 and 40/60

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 40/60

50/6 + 40/60 is 9/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   50/6 = 50 × 10/6 × 10 = 500/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/60 + 40/60 = 500 + 40/60 = 540/60
5. 540/60 simplified gives 9/1
6. So, 50/6 + 40/60 = 9/1

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