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Add 50/10 and 50/20

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 2 10/20

50/10 + 50/20 is 15/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 20 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
    50/10 = 50 × 2/10 × 2 = 100/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
    50/20 = 50 × 1/20 × 1 = 50/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/20 + 50/20 = 100 + 50/20 = 150/20
  5. 150/20 simplified gives 15/2
  6. So, 50/10 + 50/20 = 15/2
    In mixed form: 71/2

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