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Add 54/60 and 16/50

54/60 + 16/50 is 61/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    16/50 = 16 × 6/50 × 6 = 96/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/300 + 96/300 = 270 + 96/300 = 366/300
  5. 366/300 simplified gives 61/50
  6. So, 54/60 + 16/50 = 61/50
    In mixed form: 111/50

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