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Add 75/60 and 6/50

1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 6/50

75/60 + 6/50 is 137/100.

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,
    75/60 = 75 × 5/60 × 5 = 375/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    6/50 = 6 × 6/50 × 6 = 36/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/300 + 36/300 = 375 + 36/300 = 411/300
  5. 411/300 simplified gives 137/100
  6. So, 75/60 + 6/50 = 137/100
    In mixed form: 137/100

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