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Add 20/30 and 50/20

1st number: 20/30, 2nd number: 2 10/20

20/30 + 50/20 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    20/30 = 20 × 2/30 × 2 = 40/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    50/20 = 50 × 3/20 × 3 = 150/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/60 + 150/60 = 40 + 150/60 = 190/60
  5. 190/60 simplified gives 19/6
  6. So, 20/30 + 50/20 = 19/6
    In mixed form: 31/6

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