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Add 50/6 and 40/20

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 0/20

50/6 + 40/20 is 31/3.

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,
   40/20 = 40 × 3/20 × 3 = 120/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/60 + 120/60 = 500 + 120/60 = 620/60
5. 620/60 simplified gives 31/3
6. So, 50/6 + 40/20 = 31/3
   In mixed form: 101/3

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