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Add 20/50 and 50/3

1st number: 20/50, 2nd number: 16 2/3

20/50 + 50/3 is 256/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 3 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 3 × 50 = 150,
    50/3 = 50 × 50/3 × 50 = 2500/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/150 + 2500/150 = 60 + 2500/150 = 2560/150
  5. 2560/150 simplified gives 256/15
  6. So, 20/50 + 50/3 = 256/15
    In mixed form: 171/15

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