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Add 20/10 and 21/6

1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 3 3/6

20/10 + 21/6 is 11/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    20/10 = 20 × 3/10 × 3 = 60/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    21/6 = 21 × 5/6 × 5 = 105/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/30 + 105/30 = 60 + 105/30 = 165/30
  5. 165/30 simplified gives 11/2
  6. So, 20/10 + 21/6 = 11/2
    In mixed form: 51/2

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