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Add 20/50 and 35/6

1st number: 20/50, 2nd number: 5 5/6

20/50 + 35/6 is 187/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
    35/6 = 35 × 25/6 × 25 = 875/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/150 + 875/150 = 60 + 875/150 = 935/150
  5. 935/150 simplified gives 187/30
  6. So, 20/50 + 35/6 = 187/30
    In mixed form: 67/30

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