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Add 20/2 and 50/75

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 50/75

20/2 + 50/75 is 32/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    20/2 = 20 × 75/2 × 75 = 1500/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/150 + 100/150 = 1500 + 100/150 = 1600/150
  5. 1600/150 simplified gives 32/3
  6. So, 20/2 + 50/75 = 32/3
    In mixed form: 102/3

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