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Add 60/20 and 50/15

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 3 5/15

60/20 + 50/15 is 19/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   60/20 = 60 × 3/20 × 3 = 180/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   50/15 = 50 × 4/15 × 4 = 200/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/60 + 200/60 = 180 + 200/60 = 380/60
5. 380/60 simplified gives 19/3
6. So, 60/20 + 50/15 = 19/3
   In mixed form: 61/3

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