Add 20/6 and 15/50, Solve 3 2/6 + 15/50 as a fraction

Add 20/6 and 15/50

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 15/50

20/6 + 15/50 is 109/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
20/6 = 20 × 25/6 × 25 = 500/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150
Add the two like fractions:
500/150 + 45/150 = 500 + 45/150 = 545/150
545/150 simplified gives 109/30
So, 20/6 + 15/50 = 109/30
In mixed form: 319/30

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