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Add 50/20 and 1/3

1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 1/3

50/20 + 1/3 is 17/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 3 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    50/20 = 50 × 3/20 × 3 = 150/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    1/3 = 1 × 20/3 × 20 = 20/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/60 + 20/60 = 150 + 20/60 = 170/60
  5. 170/60 simplified gives 17/6
  6. So, 50/20 + 1/3 = 17/6
    In mixed form: 25/6

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