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Add 60/12 and 50/64

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 50/64

60/12 + 50/64 is 185/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
   60/12 = 60 × 16/12 × 16 = 960/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   50/64 = 50 × 3/64 × 3 = 150/192
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/192 + 150/192 = 960 + 150/192 = 1110/192
5. 1110/192 simplified gives 185/32
6. So, 60/12 + 50/64 = 185/32
   In mixed form: 525/32

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