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Add 20/50 and 20/30

20/50 + 20/30 is 16/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    20/30 = 20 × 5/30 × 5 = 100/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/150 + 100/150 = 60 + 100/150 = 160/150
  5. 160/150 simplified gives 16/15
  6. So, 20/50 + 20/30 = 16/15
    In mixed form: 11/15

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