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Add 9/2 and 50/60

1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 50/60

9/2 + 50/60 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
    9/2 = 9 × 30/2 × 30 = 270/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/60 + 50/60 = 270 + 50/60 = 320/60
  5. 320/60 simplified gives 16/3
  6. So, 9/2 + 50/60 = 16/3
    In mixed form: 51/3

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