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Add 60/4 and 50/3

1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 16 2/3

60/4 + 50/3 is 95/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    60/4 = 60 × 3/4 × 3 = 180/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    50/3 = 50 × 4/3 × 4 = 200/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/12 + 200/12 = 180 + 200/12 = 380/12
  5. 380/12 simplified gives 95/3
  6. So, 60/4 + 50/3 = 95/3
    In mixed form: 312/3

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