Add 2/20 and 50/6
1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 8 2/6
2/20 + 50/6 is 253/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
50/6 = 50 × 10/6 × 10 = 500/60 - Add the two like fractions:
6/60 + 500/60 = 6 + 500/60 = 506/60 - 506/60 simplified gives 253/30
- So, 2/20 + 50/6 = 253/30
In mixed form: 813/30
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