Add 5/6 and 20/50
5/6 + 20/50 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
125/150 + 60/150 = 125 + 60/150 = 185/150 - 185/150 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 5/6 + 20/50 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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