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Add 50/75 and 49/60

50/75 + 49/60 is 89/60.

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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,
   49/60 = 49 × 5/60 × 5 = 245/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/300 + 245/300 = 200 + 245/300 = 445/300
5. 445/300 simplified gives 89/60
6. So, 50/75 + 49/60 = 89/60
   In mixed form: 129/60

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