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Add 50/3 and 42/20

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 2 2/20

50/3 + 42/20 is 563/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    50/3 = 50 × 20/3 × 20 = 1000/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    42/20 = 42 × 3/20 × 3 = 126/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/60 + 126/60 = 1000 + 126/60 = 1126/60
  5. 1126/60 simplified gives 563/30
  6. So, 50/3 + 42/20 = 563/30
    In mixed form: 1823/30

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