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Add 50/20 and 10/3

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

50/20 + 10/3 is 35/6.

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,
    10/3 = 10 × 20/3 × 20 = 200/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/60 + 200/60 = 150 + 200/60 = 350/60
  5. 350/60 simplified gives 35/6
  6. So, 50/20 + 10/3 = 35/6
    In mixed form: 55/6

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