Add 5/20 and 50/60
5/20 + 50/60 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
15/60 + 50/60 = 15 + 50/60 = 65/60 - 65/60 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 5/20 + 50/60 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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