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Add 20/8 and 6/50

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 6/50

20/8 + 6/50 is 131/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    20/8 = 20 × 25/8 × 25 = 500/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    6/50 = 6 × 4/50 × 4 = 24/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/200 + 24/200 = 500 + 24/200 = 524/200
  5. 524/200 simplified gives 131/50
  6. So, 20/8 + 6/50 = 131/50
    In mixed form: 231/50

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