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Add 20/50 and 50/15

1st number: 20/50, 2nd number: 3 5/15

20/50 + 50/15 is 56/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 15 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 15 × 10 = 150,
    50/15 = 50 × 10/15 × 10 = 500/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/150 + 500/150 = 60 + 500/150 = 560/150
  5. 560/150 simplified gives 56/15
  6. So, 20/50 + 50/15 = 56/15
    In mixed form: 311/15

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