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Add 50/60 and 50/18

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

50/60 + 50/18 is 65/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   50/60 = 50 × 3/60 × 3 = 150/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   50/18 = 50 × 10/18 × 10 = 500/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/180 + 500/180 = 150 + 500/180 = 650/180
5. 650/180 simplified gives 65/18
6. So, 50/60 + 50/18 = 65/18
   In mixed form: 311/18

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