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Add 20/12 and 50/3

1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 16 2/3

20/12 + 50/3 is 55/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    20/12 = 20 × 1/12 × 1 = 20/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    50/3 = 50 × 4/3 × 4 = 200/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/12 + 200/12 = 20 + 200/12 = 220/12
  5. 220/12 simplified gives 55/3
  6. So, 20/12 + 50/3 = 55/3
    In mixed form: 181/3

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