Add 50/20 and 8/3
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 2 2/3
50/20 + 8/3 is 31/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
50/20 = 50 × 3/20 × 3 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
8/3 = 8 × 20/3 × 20 = 160/60 - Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 160/60 = 150 + 160/60 = 310/60 - 310/60 simplified gives 31/6
- So, 50/20 + 8/3 = 31/6
In mixed form: 51/6
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