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Add 20/36 and 50/6

1st number: 20/36, 2nd number: 8 2/6

20/36 + 50/6 is 80/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 6 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    20/36 = 20 × 1/36 × 1 = 20/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
    50/6 = 50 × 6/6 × 6 = 300/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/36 + 300/36 = 20 + 300/36 = 320/36
  5. 320/36 simplified gives 80/9
  6. So, 20/36 + 50/6 = 80/9
    In mixed form: 88/9

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