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Add 20/30 and 50/9

1st number: 20/30, 2nd number: 5 5/9

20/30 + 50/9 is 56/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    20/30 = 20 × 3/30 × 3 = 60/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    50/9 = 50 × 10/9 × 10 = 500/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/90 + 500/90 = 60 + 500/90 = 560/90
  5. 560/90 simplified gives 56/9
  6. So, 20/30 + 50/9 = 56/9
    In mixed form: 62/9

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