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Add 50/60 and 14/16

50/60 + 14/16 is 41/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    50/60 = 50 × 4/60 × 4 = 200/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    14/16 = 14 × 15/16 × 15 = 210/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/240 + 210/240 = 200 + 210/240 = 410/240
  5. 410/240 simplified gives 41/24
  6. So, 50/60 + 14/16 = 41/24
    In mixed form: 117/24

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