Add 50/20 and 6/10, Solve 2 10/20 + 6/10 as a fraction

Add 50/20 and 6/10

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 6/10

50/20 + 6/10 is 31/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 10 is 20

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
50/20 = 50 × 1/20 × 1 = 50/20
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
6/10 = 6 × 2/10 × 2 = 12/20
Add the two like fractions:
50/20 + 12/20 = 50 + 12/20 = 62/20
62/20 simplified gives 31/10
So, 50/20 + 6/10 = 31/10
In mixed form: 31/10

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