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Add 1/20 and 50/6

1st number: 1/20, 2nd number: 8 2/6

1/20 + 50/6 is 503/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 6 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    50/6 = 50 × 10/6 × 10 = 500/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/60 + 500/60 = 3 + 500/60 = 503/60
  5. So, 1/20 + 50/6 = 503/60
    In mixed form: 823/60

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