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Add 70/60 and 15/50

1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 15/50

70/60 + 15/50 is 22/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    70/60 = 70 × 5/60 × 5 = 350/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    15/50 = 15 × 6/50 × 6 = 90/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/300 + 90/300 = 350 + 90/300 = 440/300
  5. 440/300 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 70/60 + 15/50 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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