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Add 60/5 and 50/21

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

60/5 + 50/21 is 302/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
   60/5 = 60 × 21/5 × 21 = 1260/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
   50/21 = 50 × 5/21 × 5 = 250/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/105 + 250/105 = 1260 + 250/105 = 1510/105
5. 1510/105 simplified gives 302/21
6. So, 60/5 + 50/21 = 302/21
   In mixed form: 148/21

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