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Add 50/60 and 20/3

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 6 2/3

50/60 + 20/3 is 15/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 3 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   20/3 = 20 × 20/3 × 20 = 400/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/60 + 400/60 = 50 + 400/60 = 450/60
5. 450/60 simplified gives 15/2
6. So, 50/60 + 20/3 = 15/2
   In mixed form: 71/2

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