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Add 60/80 and 50/3

1st number: 60/80, 2nd number: 16 2/3

60/80 + 50/3 is 209/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 3 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    60/80 = 60 × 3/80 × 3 = 180/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    50/3 = 50 × 80/3 × 80 = 4000/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/240 + 4000/240 = 180 + 4000/240 = 4180/240
  5. 4180/240 simplified gives 209/12
  6. So, 60/80 + 50/3 = 209/12
    In mixed form: 175/12

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