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Add 30/20 and 50/60

1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 50/60

30/20 + 50/60 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    30/20 = 30 × 3/20 × 3 = 90/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/60 + 50/60 = 90 + 50/60 = 140/60
  5. 140/60 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 30/20 + 50/60 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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