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Add 3/50 and 56/20

1^st number: 3/50, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

3/50 + 56/20 is 143/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 20 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   3/50 = 3 × 2/50 × 2 = 6/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   56/20 = 56 × 5/20 × 5 = 280/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/100 + 280/100 = 6 + 280/100 = 286/100
5. 286/100 simplified gives 143/50
6. So, 3/50 + 56/20 = 143/50
   In mixed form: 243/50

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