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Add 50/20 and 36/16

1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 2 4/16

50/20 + 36/16 is 19/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    50/20 = 50 × 4/20 × 4 = 200/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    36/16 = 36 × 5/16 × 5 = 180/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/80 + 180/80 = 200 + 180/80 = 380/80
  5. 380/80 simplified gives 19/4
  6. So, 50/20 + 36/16 = 19/4
    In mixed form: 43/4

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