Add 20/50 and 4/6
20/50 + 4/6 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
4/6 = 4 × 25/6 × 25 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
60/150 + 100/150 = 60 + 100/150 = 160/150 - 160/150 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 20/50 + 4/6 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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