Add 20/8 and 50/3
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 16 2/3
20/8 + 50/3 is 115/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
20/8 = 20 × 3/8 × 3 = 60/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
50/3 = 50 × 8/3 × 8 = 400/24 - Add the two like fractions:
60/24 + 400/24 = 60 + 400/24 = 460/24 - 460/24 simplified gives 115/6
- So, 20/8 + 50/3 = 115/6
In mixed form: 191/6
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