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Add 50/6 and 21/20

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

50/6 + 21/20 is 563/60.

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,
   21/20 = 21 × 3/20 × 3 = 63/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/60 + 63/60 = 500 + 63/60 = 563/60
5. So, 50/6 + 21/20 = 563/60
   In mixed form: 923/60

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