Add 20/6 and 60/50, Solve 3 2/6 + 1 10/50 as a fraction

Add 20/6 and 60/50

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

20/6 + 60/50 is 68/15.

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,
60/50 = 60 × 3/50 × 3 = 180/150
Add the two like fractions:
500/150 + 180/150 = 500 + 180/150 = 680/150
680/150 simplified gives 68/15
So, 20/6 + 60/50 = 68/15
In mixed form: 48/15

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