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Add 50/60 and 15/50

50/60 + 15/50 is 17/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   15/50 = 15 × 6/50 × 6 = 90/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/300 + 90/300 = 250 + 90/300 = 340/300
5. 340/300 simplified gives 17/15
6. So, 50/60 + 15/50 = 17/15
   In mixed form: 12/15

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