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Add 50/60 and 50/3

1st number: 50/60, 2nd number: 16 2/3

50/60 + 50/3 is 35/2.

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,
    50/3 = 50 × 20/3 × 20 = 1000/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/60 + 1000/60 = 50 + 1000/60 = 1050/60
  5. 1050/60 simplified gives 35/2
  6. So, 50/60 + 50/3 = 35/2
    In mixed form: 171/2

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