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Add 50/60 and 50/40

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

50/60 + 50/40 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   50/60 = 50 × 2/60 × 2 = 100/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/120 + 150/120 = 100 + 150/120 = 250/120
5. 250/120 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 50/60 + 50/40 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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