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Add 50/2 and 20/50

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 20/50

50/2 + 20/50 is 127/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    50/2 = 50 × 25/2 × 25 = 1250/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    20/50 = 20 × 1/50 × 1 = 20/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/50 + 20/50 = 1250 + 20/50 = 1270/50
  5. 1270/50 simplified gives 127/5
  6. So, 50/2 + 20/50 = 127/5
    In mixed form: 252/5

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