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Add 20/50 and 60/7

1st number: 20/50, 2nd number: 8 4/7

20/50 + 60/7 is 314/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    20/50 = 20 × 7/50 × 7 = 140/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    60/7 = 60 × 50/7 × 50 = 3000/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/350 + 3000/350 = 140 + 3000/350 = 3140/350
  5. 3140/350 simplified gives 314/35
  6. So, 20/50 + 60/7 = 314/35
    In mixed form: 834/35

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