Add 20/6 and 50/25, Solve 3 2/6 + 2 0/25 as a fraction

Add 20/6 and 50/25

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

20/6 + 50/25 is 16/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 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 25 × 6 = 150,
50/25 = 50 × 6/25 × 6 = 300/150
Add the two like fractions:
500/150 + 300/150 = 500 + 300/150 = 800/150
800/150 simplified gives 16/3
So, 20/6 + 50/25 = 16/3
In mixed form: 51/3

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