Add 50/20 and 1/6
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 1/6
50/20 + 1/6 is 8/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
50/20 = 50 × 3/20 × 3 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
1/6 = 1 × 10/6 × 10 = 10/60 - Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 10/60 = 150 + 10/60 = 160/60 - 160/60 simplified gives 8/3
- So, 50/20 + 1/6 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3
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