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Add 50/60 and 10/7

1st number: 50/60, 2nd number: 1 3/7

50/60 + 10/7 is 95/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 7 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    10/7 = 10 × 60/7 × 60 = 600/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/420 + 600/420 = 350 + 600/420 = 950/420
  5. 950/420 simplified gives 95/42
  6. So, 50/60 + 10/7 = 95/42
    In mixed form: 211/42

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