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Add 70/60 and 50/15

1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 3 5/15

70/60 + 50/15 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    50/15 = 50 × 4/15 × 4 = 200/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/60 + 200/60 = 70 + 200/60 = 270/60
  5. 270/60 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 70/60 + 50/15 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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