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Add 50/60 and 60/25

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 2 10/25

50/60 + 60/25 is 97/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   60/25 = 60 × 12/25 × 12 = 720/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/300 + 720/300 = 250 + 720/300 = 970/300
5. 970/300 simplified gives 97/30
6. So, 50/60 + 60/25 = 97/30
   In mixed form: 37/30

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