Add 50/6 and 6/20
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 6/20
50/6 + 6/20 is 259/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
50/6 = 50 × 10/6 × 10 = 500/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60 - Add the two like fractions:
500/60 + 18/60 = 500 + 18/60 = 518/60 - 518/60 simplified gives 259/30
- So, 50/6 + 6/20 = 259/30
In mixed form: 819/30
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