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Add 3/20 and 25/50

3/20 + 25/50 is 13/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   3/20 = 3 × 5/20 × 5 = 15/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   25/50 = 25 × 2/50 × 2 = 50/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/100 + 50/100 = 15 + 50/100 = 65/100
5. 65/100 simplified gives 13/20
6. So, 3/20 + 25/50 = 13/20

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