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Add 50/6 and 15/20

1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 15/20

50/6 + 15/20 is 109/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    50/6 = 50 × 10/6 × 10 = 500/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    15/20 = 15 × 3/20 × 3 = 45/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/60 + 45/60 = 500 + 45/60 = 545/60
  5. 545/60 simplified gives 109/12
  6. So, 50/6 + 15/20 = 109/12
    In mixed form: 91/12

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