Add 50/20 and 1/60
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 1/60
50/20 + 1/60 is 151/60.
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,
50/20 = 50 × 3/20 × 3 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60 - Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 1/60 = 150 + 1/60 = 151/60 - So, 50/20 + 1/60 = 151/60
In mixed form: 231/60
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