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Add 50/75 and 45/60

50/75 + 45/60 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    45/60 = 45 × 5/60 × 5 = 225/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/300 + 225/300 = 200 + 225/300 = 425/300
  5. 425/300 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 50/75 + 45/60 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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