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Add 20/60 and 15/50

20/60 + 15/50 is 19/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   20/60 = 20 × 5/60 × 5 = 100/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   15/50 = 15 × 6/50 × 6 = 90/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/300 + 90/300 = 100 + 90/300 = 190/300
5. 190/300 simplified gives 19/30
6. So, 20/60 + 15/50 = 19/30

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