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Add 50/60 and 50/81

50/60 + 50/81 is 235/162.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 81 is 1620
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
   50/60 = 50 × 27/60 × 27 = 1350/1620
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
   50/81 = 50 × 20/81 × 20 = 1000/1620
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/1620 + 1000/1620 = 1350 + 1000/1620 = 2350/1620
5. 2350/1620 simplified gives 235/162
6. So, 50/60 + 50/81 = 235/162
   In mixed form: 173/162

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