Add 20/2 and 20/50
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 20/50
20/2 + 20/50 is 52/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
20/2 = 20 × 25/2 × 25 = 500/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
20/50 = 20 × 1/50 × 1 = 20/50 - Add the two like fractions:
500/50 + 20/50 = 500 + 20/50 = 520/50 - 520/50 simplified gives 52/5
- So, 20/2 + 20/50 = 52/5
In mixed form: 102/5
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